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
- Bachelor's 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 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 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 environmentBachelor's Degree