Job ID : DCS
Department : TN DCS
Position : Training Officer 1
Location : 315 Deaderick Street UBS Tower 10th Floor Nashville Tennessee 37238
Duration : 6 Months
Hybrid
Required Skills
- Bachelors Degree
- One (1) year of direct child welfare field experience (e.g. case management investigations foster care juvenile justice)
- One (1) year of experience in training delivery adult education or staff development
- Proficiency in Microsoft Teams and other virtual training tools
- Facilitate Mentor Certification Programs
Preferred Qualifications :
Experience delivering training in a government or human services settingCertification or coursework in trauma-informed care motivational interviewing or adult learning principlesContracted Training Officer Position Summary :
The Tennessee Department of Childrens 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 practicesThe DCS Practice Model and Practice Wheel (Engagement Teaming Assessment Planning Implementation Tracking and Adjusting)Self-care strategies and Motivational Interviewing techniquesFacilitate Mentor Certification ProgramsProctor Pre-Service Assessments and support evaluation processesParticipate in Case Panel PresentationsParticipate in Simulation Lab activities (depending on location)Provide web-based technical assistance and support for virtual training deliveryUtilize Microsoft Teams and other digital platforms to conduct and support training sessionsCollaborate with training team members and program leadership to ensure consistency and quality in training content and deliveryTravel some travel will be required under 75 miles each way. No overnight travel required.Minimum Qualifications :
One (1) year of direct child welfare field experience (e.g. case management investigations foster care juvenile justice)One (1) year of experience in training delivery adult education or staff developmentProficiency in Microsoft Teams and other virtual training toolsStrong communication facilitation and organizational skillsAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced evolving training environmentBachelors DegreeKey Skills
Accounts Receivable,Conveyancing Paralegal,ABAP,Front Office Management,HR Operations,Accounts Payable
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1