Social Services Training Specialist

Office of Shared Administration • Statewide, WV

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Social Services Training Specialist works at the full-performance level in the Office of Quality Initiatives, Division of Professional Development, Bureau for Social Services. The role focuses on designing, developing, delivering, and evaluating competency-based training for new and tenured staff working in Child Welfare programs. Training topics include policies and procedures, computer documentation systems, and social work skills, with the goal of strengthening staff knowledge and abilities so they can provide effective and compassionate support to individuals and communities.

The specialist uses independent judgment in the administrative and operational aspects of training, including classroom management and trainee supervision and evaluation. Related work is performed as required. Statewide travel is required, and program experience is required. Preference is given to candidates with youth services experience, a master’s degree in social work, and supervisor experience.

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and three years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in an area related to social work, social services, or child welfare. Additional education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis or as determined by the Office of Shared Administration Equivalency Chart. For internal applicants, two years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in Bureau for Social Services Field Operations or Field Support positions may substitute for the required experience. A valid driver’s license is required. Applicants hired into this classification must obtain a West Virginia Social Worker license within a timeframe established by the appointing agency. Before obtaining licensure, they may not perform duties requiring a licensed social worker under state law or Board regulation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in an area related to social work, social services, or child welfare; additional education may substitute on a year-for-year basis or as determined by the Office of Shared Administration Equivalency Chart.
• For internal applicants, two years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in Bureau for Social Services Field Operations or Field Support positions may substitute for the required experience.
• Program experience is required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must obtain licensure as a Social Worker from the West Virginia Board of Social Work within a timeframe established by the appointing agency; before licensure, may not perform duties requiring a licensed social worker under state law or Board regulation.

Nice To Haves

• Youth services experience.
• Master’s degree in social work.
• Supervisor experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deliver, and evaluate competency-based training programs for new and tenured Child Welfare staff.
• Provide training on policies and procedures, computer documentation systems, and social work skills.
• Use independent judgment in the administrative and operational aspects of training provision.
• Manage classrooms and supervise and evaluate trainees.
• Perform related work as required.
• Travel statewide.

What This Job Offers

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