Research and Training Specialist

State of Florida

Research and Training Specialist developing training programs for Vocational Rehabilitation staff. Coordinating training initiatives and facilitating learning activities within the department.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeTallahassee • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $45,060 - $49,566 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develops, coordinates and delivers training programs and professional development activities for VR staff statewide.
Supports statewide training initiatives by developing instructional materials, facilitating virtual and instructor-led training events, conducting training needs assessments, evaluating learning outcomes and assisting with curriculum development.
Completes training materials and activities to promote the vision and mission of the Division.
Coordinates presenters, guest speakers and SMEs to support training events and learning initiatives.
Setting up, operating, and tearing down equipment such as LCD projectors, laptops, & assistive listening devices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Knowledge of Vocational Rehabilitation policies and procedures
Working as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Serving as a Subject Matter Expert and collaborating with stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication, including delivery and virtual training programs
Bachelor's degree preferred
1-25% travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

State of Florida Retirement - 3% Employee Contribution Required
10 Paid Holidays annually
Annual Leave - 176 hours annually
Sick Leave - 104 hours annually
Health Insurance for Individual or Family Coverage – State pays 80% of premium
Life Insurance – State pays premium for $25,000 basic term life insurance for full time employee
Additional supplemental insurances are available such as dental, vision, etc.
Tax Deferred Medical and Child Care Reimbursement Accounts available
Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
Career Growth
Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits
Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Ongoing comprehensive training provided

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Hard Skills & Tools

curriculum developmenttraining needs assessmentevaluation of learning outcomesinstructional materials developmentfacilitating virtual trainingfacilitating instructor-led trainingoperating equipmentsetting up equipmenttearing down equipment

Soft Skills

excellent written communicationexcellent verbal communicationcollaborationcoordinationpresentation skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree