Training Specialist

Florida State University • Tallahassee, FL

51d • $50,000 - $55,000

About The Position

Join FSU's College of Social Work as a Training Specialist for The Institute for Quality Children's Services (IQCS) where we are committed to excellence in children's out-of-home services. Our team works across child service systems to conduct cutting edge research to inform practice and policy and provide consultation, evaluation, training, and technical assistance to elevate service quality and outcomes. We look forward to reviewing your application and qualifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and two years' experience or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience. (Note: or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to six years.)

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in residential treatment or group care is preferred but not required.
• Experience working in child services systems (e.g., child welfare, juvenile justice, children's mental health) is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, and evaluates comprehensive training and professional development programs for institute clients and stakeholders. Responsibilities include conducting needs assessments, developing curricula and training materials, delivering engaging instruction, and evaluating learning outcomes to ensure effectiveness and alignment with institute goals and best practices.
• Develops and prepares training materials, participant manuals, facilitator guides, and technical documentation to support effective instruction and knowledge transfer. Ensures all materials are accurate, accessible, and aligned with institute goals and practices. Provides technical assistance to supplement training.
• Supports the development and refinement of training policies, procedures, and standards to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment with institute goals and professional standards. Collaborates with internal teams and subject matter experts to ensure policies reflect best practices and evolving research.
• Reviews current research, literature, and evidence-based resources to inform curriculum development and ensure training content reflects the latest best practices, standards, and emerging trends relevant to the field.

Benefits

• FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees