Social Services Training Specialist

Office of Shared Administration • Statewide, WV

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Social Services Training Specialist performs work at the full-performance level that focuses on designing, developing, and delivering training programs for individuals working in Child Welfare programs in the Office of Quality Initiatives, Division of Professional Development, Bureau for Social Services. They are responsible for developing, providing, and evaluating competency-based training for new and tenured staff including, but not limited to, policies and procedures, computer documentation systems, and social work skills to enhance the knowledge, skills, and abilities of Child Welfare staff and ensure they are well-equipped to provide effective and compassionate support to individuals and communities. They must use independent judgment in administrative and operational aspects of training provision including classroom management and trainee supervision and evaluation. Perform related work as required. Statewide travel is required. Program experience is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in an area related to social work, social services, or child welfare.
• Program experience is required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Applicants hired into this classification must obtain licensure as a Social Worker from the West Virginia Board of Social Work within a timeframe established by the appointing agency.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Social Work.
• Social services experience.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and delivering training programs for individuals working in Child Welfare programs.
• Developing, providing, and evaluating competency-based training for new and tenured staff.
• Training on policies and procedures, computer documentation systems, and social work skills.
• Enhancing the knowledge, skills, and abilities of Child Welfare staff.
• Ensuring staff are well-equipped to provide effective and compassionate support to individuals and communities.
• Using independent judgment in administrative and operational aspects of training provision including classroom management and trainee supervision and evaluation.
• Performing related work as required.

What This Job Offers

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