CFS Training and Development Specialist
About The Position
Performance, Education & Resource Centers (PERC) is recruiting for a Training and Development Specialist who will be responsible for developing and delivering training programs for social work professionals within San Bernardino County Children and Family Services (CFS). Duties include supporting training initiatives; conducting training needs assessments; developing curricula, lesson plans, and training materials; conducting training evaluations and analysis; and preparing and coordinating training schedules in collaboration with CFS and regional child welfare training academy. For more detailed information, refer to the Training and Development Specialist job description.
Requirements
- Candidate must meet one (1) of the following options:
- Option 1:
- Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Gerontology or other behavioral science.
- AND-
- Experience: Three (3) years of full-time experience providing professional social work services equivalent to a journey-level Social Service Practitioner II (SSP II) or higher (providing complex social work to assist individuals or families in enhancing their capacity for social functioning). Qualifying experience must have been obtained in a California state or county Department of Children and Family Services (CFS), Child Protective Services (CPS), or child welfare services agency.
- Option 2:
- Education: Master's Degree or higher from an accredited institution in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Gerontology or other behavioral science.
- AND-
- Experience: Two (2) years of full-time experience providing professional social work services equivalent to a journey-level Social Service Practitioner II (SSP II) or higher (providing complex social work to assist individuals or families in enhancing their capacity for social functioning). Qualifying experience must have been obtained in a California state or county Department of Children and Family Services (CFS), Child Protective Services (CPS), or child welfare services agency.
- Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, medical exam, including drug testing, prior to appointment.
- Incumbents deliver classroom training on a regular basis which includes frequent and continuous walking and standing.
- Travel throughout the County may be required. Employees will be required to make provisions for transportation.
- San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a Social Service Practitioner II or higher
- Training and curriculum development experience utilizing instructional design techniques is highly desirable
Responsibilities
- Supporting training initiatives
- Conducting training needs assessments
- Developing curricula, lesson plans, and training materials
- Conducting training evaluations and analysis
- Preparing and coordinating training schedules in collaboration with CFS and regional child welfare training academy
Benefits
- Flexible schedules may be offered contingent upon satisfactory work performance and as business needs dictate.
- Mileage reimbursement may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
