CLINICAL TRAINING SPECIALIST

State of careers Rhode Island • Chicopee, MA

2d • $83,319 - $94,319 • Hybrid

About The Position

To assess, plan, coordinate and implement training programs focusing on clinical/social service topics; to conduct ongoing assessment of staff training needs specific to clinical and social service topical areas; to implement the core curriculum for social service staff; to recruit, train and supervise the work of in-house trainers who implement training programs on clinical and social service topics; to develop new training programs; and to do related work as required. Work is performed under the supervision of an administrative superior with latitude for the exercise of independent judgement; work is reviewed on an ongoing basis and upon completion for results obtained and conformance with agency policies and procedures. Plans, supervises, coordinates and reviews the work of a technical and clerical staff, students assigned to the unit during field placements, and in-house trainers conducting training related to clinical and social service topics.

Requirements

• Possession of a Master’s Degree in a human service field such as Social Work, Psychology, or in a closely related major.
• Employment in a state or private agency providing training of a clinical nature, and the provision of direct clinical services to clients.
• Any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
• A thorough knowledge of adult learning principles.
• A thorough knowledge of education principles and practices, teaching methods and the use of audio-visual aids, and the ability to apply such knowledge in the training of staff.
• A working knowledge of computers from a user perspective.
• The ability to conduct needs assessments and surveys of departmental training needs.
• The ability to analyze surveys and develop programs to meet assessed needs.
• The ability to prepare special reports on training programs, progress reports and other as required.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of five (5) years working child support cases as a Child Support Enforcement Agent.
• Experience delivering formal trainings to professional staff.
• Understanding of all four Child Support specialties (Establishment, Paternity, Enforcement and Interstate).
• Experience working closely with all senior staff and supervisors as well as attorneys.
• Experience developing and attending trainings in conjunction with the Child Support Business Office.
• Experience reading and learning state and federal regulations regarding interstate cases, liens, various types of intercepts, enforcement and distribution rules.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, coordinate and implement training programs focusing on clinical/social service topics.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of staff training needs specific to clinical and social service topical areas.
• Implement the core curriculum for social service staff.
• Recruit, train and supervise the work of in-house trainers who implement training programs on clinical and social service topics.
• Develop new training programs.
• Plan, supervise, coordinate and review the work of a technical and clerical staff, students assigned to the unit during field placements, and in-house trainers conducting training related to clinical and social service topics.
• Develop audiovisual aids and other instructional materials to meet training needs.
• Prepare training manuals, develop course curricula, evaluation techniques, test charts or data for specialized training projects or programs.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of orientation or in-service training programs.
• Recruit and train students and in-house trainers in training methods, as well as training content of a clinical nature, including all organizing and provision of training on family assessment, interviewing, family dynamics, and working with a culturally diverse population of children and families.
• Communicate effectively with hostile or resistant clients.
• Utilize children and adolescent crisis intervention techniques, care planning, assessment, permanency planning, tenets, cultural issues, intervention skills, depression and suicidal dynamics, abuse dynamics, separation and loss, substance abuse, mental illness, risk assessment and supervisory skills.
• Develop, coordinate and implement clinical training programs.
• Implement an extensive core curriculum for social service providers involving material of a clinical and specialized nature.
• Prepare reports including findings, conclusions and recommendations.
• Communicate effectively with groups and individuals.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with departmental staff.
• Do related work as required.
• Do quality assurance of cases to build training and enhance policies and procedures.
• Develop ad hoc trainings to address common errors found in formal or informal case reviews.
• Deliver all trainings to staff and address questions.
• Attend and develop trainings in conjunction with the Child Support Business Office.
• Read and learn state and federal regulations regarding interstate cases, liens, various types of intercepts, enforcement and distribution rules.
• Deliver all trainings to staff and address questions.

Benefits

• For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
• Direct deposit for all employees.
• Public service with purpose and impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level