Training Officer [Must have child welfare field exp and training delivery]

Training Officer [Must have child welfare field exp and training delivery]

Nashville, TN / Hybrid

Hybrid work environment with both remote and on-site responsibilities

6+ months

Travel –some travel will be required, under 75 miles each way. No overnight travel required.

Contracted Training Officer Position Summary :

The Tennessee Department of Children’s Services (DCS) is seeking qualified and passionate individuals for the role of Training Officer. This position is responsible for delivering comprehensive Pre-Service and Specialty training to newly hired DCS staff. The ideal candidate will have direct child welfare field experience and a strong background in training delivery, with a commitment to trauma-informed care and the DCS Practice Model.

Key Responsibilities :

• Deliver Pre-Service Training to new DCS employees, covering :
• Fundamentals of Child Welfare
• Program-specific content based on assigned service areas (e.g., CPS, Foster Care, Juvenile Justice)
• Trauma-informed case management practices
• The DCS Practice Model and Practice Wheel (Engagement, Teaming, Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Tracking, and Adjusting)
• Self-care strategies and Motivational Interviewing techniques
• Facilitate Mentor Certification Programs
• Proctor Pre-Service Assessments and support evaluation processes
• Participate in Case Panel Presentations
• Participate in Simulation Lab activities (depending on location)
• Provide web-based technical assistance and support for virtual training delivery
• Utilize Microsoft Teams and other digital platforms to conduct and support training sessions
• Collaborate with training team members and program leadership to ensure consistency and quality in training content and deliver

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