Training & Development Specialist - Columbus

West Georgia Technical College
West Georgia Technical College

Georgia, USA · Columbus, GA, USA

Posted on Jun 14, 2026
  • Under supervision, learns to assess, plan and/or coordinate training sessions for an agency.
  • Performs end-to-end learning and development.
  • Begins to evaluate training and learning outcomes in relation to functional and/or technical training activities.
  • As a team member, participates in the development of instructive seminars, presentations and speeches for community and civic organizations and the general public.
  • Identifies training needs, providing guidance and training to customers or less experienced staff.
  • Produces videos, pictures, and photographs for use in support of training, marketing, and presentations.
  • Provides related services such as scheduling of training, maintaining records, bidding out contract work, and setting up/checking equipment.
  • Serves as a resource in the development and implementation of outreach communication.
  • Receives additional training, as required, to gain full proficiency and experience in all areas

Benefits

For more information, visit https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/benefits

Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

  • Drug Screening
  • TB Evaluation
  • Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience in a support role providing coaching, mentoring or related job duties and knowledge of functional business area where training is to be provided.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with facilitating small and large groups

Forensic / Psychiatric recovery care experience

Experience working with a multi-disciplinary group of professionals.

Basic computer knowledge

High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience in a support role providing coaching, mentoring or related job duties and knowledge of functional business area where training is to be provided.
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