Training Specialist

Communities Connected for Kids (CCK) • Port St. Lucie, FL

70d • Onsite

About The Position

The Training Specialist trains dependency case management staff to understand the dynamics involved in providing effective and efficient child welfare services. The position facilitates pre-service and in-service training for CCKids employees and supports child welfare staff in developing the knowledge and skills needed to serve children and families in Circuit 19. The Training Specialist contributes to the certification process for dependency case managers and participates in quality improvement and accreditation activities.

Based out of Port Saint Lucie, Florida, the position trains new and existing employees. Responsibilities include facilitating orientation and training, coaching staff to transfer learning from the classroom to the field, supporting case-related activities, and helping staff obtain Child Welfare Certification. The role also maintains awareness of changes to laws, rules, policies, and procedures and ensures training is documented in the DCF My FL Learn database.

Communities Connected for Kids provides oversight and coordination of the child-welfare system in Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie counties. Its mission is to enhance the safety, permanency, and well-being of children through a community network of family support services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in social work, human services, or a similarly related field.
• Five or more years of previous experience working in the child welfare field.
• Two or more years of experience developing or facilitating training.
• Certification as a Child Welfare Professional with the Florida Certification Board (FCB).
• Ability to obtain Child Welfare Trainer Certification within 12 months from hire date.
• Strong passion for training new staff and improving overall job performance.
• Excellent organizational and written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent public speaking skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, and the Internet.
• Background screening in accordance with Florida Statute 435.12.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree from an accredited university in social work, human services, or a similarly related field.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate orientation for new staff.
• Facilitate pre-service training for case managers and other trainees.
• Facilitate in-service training.
• Coach and mentor staff to support transfer of learning from the classroom to the field.
• Provide support with case plan development, judicial reviews, court-related functions, staffing preparation, and field activities.
• Facilitate learning circles and case work practice to help staff develop knowledge and skills with the Florida Practice Model.
• Assist in developing structured field days during training.
• Support child welfare staff in obtaining Child Welfare Certification through individual, group, and field observations as required by the Florida Certification Board.
• Maintain awareness of new laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in training workgroup committees and planning meetings.
• Document all training in the DCF My FL Learn database.
• Participate in the accreditation process.
• Participate in the quality improvement process.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with CCKids staff and customers.

Benefits

• Quality low-cost benefits, with a 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires.
• Opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of children in need of support.
• Rewards from seeing families improve and flourish with referred services.

What This Job Offers

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