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Child Protective Services (CPS) Trainer

Loudoun County Government · Leesburg, VA · 1 mo ago
EducationFull-time
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for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to map content. We have job posting: includes introduction, job summary, key responsibilities, ideal candidate (knowledge, abilities), minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications, job contingencies, hiring bonus, etc. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate: EEO, equal opportunity, application instructions, etc. Also remove "ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED..." etc. Also remove "Welcome and thank you..." etc? That's intro but maybe part of About the role? The intro includes "Loudoun County Government has been named one of Forbes' 2025 Best Large Employers! ..." That's about the organization, could be part of About the role? But we have no explicit About the role heading unless we create one. The instruction: Use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can create sections as appropriate. We need to preserve all substantive information. So we need to include content about the role (introduction, job summary). Responsibilities: list of duties. Requirements: maybe minimum qualifications? Qualifications: maybe preferred qualifications? Skills: abilities. Benefits: hiring bonus? Also maybe other benefits not mentioned. Pay: not specified besides hiring bonus? There's no salary. So we should not create Pay section unless posting actually states them. It does not state salary, only hiring bonus. So we should not create Pay section. Schedule: not stated. Benefits: we have hiring bonus ($3,000). Could also include other benefits? Not mentioned. So we can create Benefits section with that. We need to avoid filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present. We must not create sections with no real content. Thus sections: About the role (intro + job summary), Responsibilities (key responsibilities), Requirements (minimum qualifications), Qualifications (preferred qualifications), Skills (ideal candidate abilities), Benefits (hiring bonus). Possibly also "Job Contingencies And Special Requirements" could be part of Requirements? But we have Requirements already for min quals; we could include contingencies under Requirements or maybe a separate section like "Requirements" includes both qualifications and contingencies. But we have limited set of headings; we could put contingencies under Requirements as well. However we must not invent headings not in list. So we can include contingencies within Requirements

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    . But we need to preserve all substantive info. So we can include them in Requirements section as a list. Similarly, we could include "Job Contingencies And Special Requirements" as part of Requirements. We must not repeat job title as heading. So no heading for "CPS Trainer". Good. We must not include navigation/legal/EEO etc. So remove those paragraphs. Now craft HTML. Structure:

    About the role

    ... intro + job summary ...

    Responsibilities

    • ... each responsibility ...

    Requirements

    • ... minimum qualifications ...
    • ... contingencies ...

    Qualifications

    • ... preferred qualifications ...

    Skills

    • ... ideal candidate abilities ...

    Benefits

    ... hiring bonus ...

    We need to ensure we don't create empty sections. Now extract content. About the role: combine intro paragraphs before "Job Summary". The intro includes: "Loudoun County Government has been named one of Forbes' 2025 Best Large Employers! We’re proud to be recognized nationally for our commitment to employee satisfaction and excellence in public service. At Loudoun County, we bring together talented professionals from all backgrounds to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, growing community — that’s The Loudoun Difference . Welcome and thank you for your interest in employment with Loudoun County Government!" Then after that there is a line about application completeness etc which we must remove (boilerplate). Then "Introduction Loudoun County is one of the fastest growing counties..." etc. Then "Loudoun County Department of Family Services seeks a dedicated and experienced professional for its CPS Trainer position." Then "Job Summary Loudoun County Department of Family Services is seeking an experienced Child Protective Services (CPS) Training Specialist ..." We need to keep all substantive info. So we can combine the intro paragraphs (excluding the application completeness line). Also we should remove the line "ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED..." etc. Also remove the equal opportunity etc at end. Thus About the role content: "Loudoun County Government has been named one of Forbes' 2025 Best Large Employers! We’re proud to be recognized nationally for our commitment to employee satisfaction and excellence in public service. At Loudoun County, we bring together talented professionals from all backgrounds to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, growing community — that’s The Loudoun Difference . Welcome and thank you for your interest in employment with Loudoun County Government! Loudoun County is one of the fastest growing counties in the country, known for its excellent quality of life and strong economy, while embracing its historic presence. Located 35 miles west of Washington DC, Loudoun County offers a diverse blend of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities. Loudoun County Department of Family Services seeks a dedicated and experienced professional for its CPS Trainer position. The successful candidate will join the Child Protective Services program within the Department of Family Services which envisions better health, safety, and well-being for all. We support individuals and families in the community to live their best lives while advocating for those most vulnerable and respecting their right to self-determination. Job Summary Loudoun County Department of Family Services is seeking an experienced Child Protective Services (CPS) Training Specialist to design, deliver, coordinate, and evaluate training that strengthens frontline child welfare practice and supports positive outcomes for children and families. This position provides specialized training and workforce development for staff assigned to CPS Intake, Investigations, Family Assessments, and In-Home Services. The Training Specialist serves as an instructional leader, field coach, and practice consultant, providing structured onboarding, classroom and virtual instruction, field-based coaching, competency assessment, and continuing professional development. The Training Specialist ensures training aligns with Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) CPS policy and practice standards, applicable laws and regulations, and Loudoun County Department of Family Services policies and procedures. This position reports to the CPS Program Manager and Program Administrator and supports workforce readiness, practice consistency, and quality improvement." We need to ensure we didn't include the line about application completeness. Good. Now Responsibilities: list from "Key Responsibilities, But Are Not Limited To" bullet points. We need to extract each duty. The text: "Key Responsibilities, But Are Not Limited To Training & Workforce Development Design and deliver engaging, skills-based CPS training using adult learning principles. Develop and coordinate structured onboarding for newly hired CPS staff. Provide instruction on safety and risk assessment, interviewing, family engagement, legal and policy requirements, documentation, safety planning, trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice, and other core CPS functions. Develop and maintain curricula, presentations, job aids, simulations, and other training materials. Coordinate required and continuing education training and maintain training records. Coaching & Practice Support Provide field-based coaching, observation, modeling, and feedback to new CPS staff. Assess employee competency and communicate progress and training needs to assigned supervisors. Serve as a practice resource to CPS employees, supervisors, and leadership on policy, practice standards, and effective casework. Support consistent practice across CPS units and assist with implementation of policy, legislative, and practice changes. Quality Improvement Use training, workforce, and case-practice information to identify skill gaps and training needs. Evaluate training effectiveness through competency assessments, field observations, feedback, and available performance data. Develop targeted training and coaching strategies to address identified practice gaps. Collaborate with CPS leadership, supervisors, VDSS, County Attorney staff, and other partners on training and practice initiatives. This position does not have formal personnel-management authority. The Training Specialist provides training direction and competency recommendations during onboarding, while the assigned supervisor retains responsibility for formal performance management and final decisions regarding work assignments and independent case responsibility." We need to break into list items. Could group by sections but each bullet can be a sentence. We'll create
    • ... each distinct responsibility ...
    . Let's list: - Design and deliver engaging, skills-based CPS training using adult learning principles. - Develop and coordinate structured onboarding for newly hired CPS staff. - Provide instruction on safety and risk assessment, interviewing, family engagement, legal and policy requirements, documentation, safety planning, trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice, and other core CPS functions. - Develop and maintain curricula, presentations, job aids, simulations, and other training materials. - Coordinate required and continuing education training and maintain training records. - Provide field-based coaching, observation, modeling, and feedback to new CPS staff. - Assess employee competency and communicate progress and training needs to assigned supervisors. - Serve as a practice resource to CPS employees, supervisors, and leadership on policy, practice standards, and effective casework. - Support consistent practice across CPS units and assist with implementation of policy, legislative, and practice changes. - Use training, workforce, and case-practice information to identify skill gaps and training needs. - Evaluate training effectiveness through competency assessments, field observations, feedback, and available performance data. - Develop targeted training and coaching strategies to address identified practice gaps. - Collaborate with CPS leadership, supervisors, VDSS, County Attorney staff, and other partners on training and practice initiatives. - Provide training direction and competency recommendations during onboarding (while the assigned supervisor retains responsibility for formal performance management and final decisions regarding work assignments and independent case responsibility). (We could note that it does not have formal personnel-management authority.) We could also include "This position does not have formal personnel-management authority." as a note. Now Requirements: minimum qualifications + contingencies. Minimum Qualifications: "Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field and two (2) years of related work experience facilitating training, preferably in a behavioral health organization or equivalent combination of education and experience." Contingencies: "Pass pre-employment background check to include criminal, credit, and DMV background checks. Depending on assignment background check may also include fingerprinting, and NCIC; pass TB test within 30 days of hire. Must possess valid driver’s license and good driving record (driving records may be reviewed annually for continued qualification). Depending on assignment, must maintain current trainer certifications in American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED, Therapeutic Options (TO), and American Red Cross OSHA." We'll put each as list items. Qualifications: preferred qualifications: "Experience in CPS or child welfare practice. Experience providing training, coaching, mentoring, or workforce development. A master’s degree and/or Master Trainer certification." Skills: ideal candidate abilities list: - Advanced knowledge of Virginia CPS laws, regulations, policies, and VDSS practice guidance. - Knowledge of child safety, risk assessment, safety planning, family engagement, trauma-informed practice, and child welfare practice. - Ability to translate complex policy and legal requirements into practical instruction. - Ability to coach staff, assess competency, provide constructive feedback, and document employee development. - Strong communication, facilitation, collaboration, and organizational skills. - Ability to work effectively in field and community settings and manage sensitive and confidential information. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office, virtual training platforms, CPS information systems, and training-management systems. Benefits: hiring bonus: "This position is eligible for a $3,000 hiring bonus." Now produce HTML. Make sure no extra whitespace issues. We'll output:

    About the role

    ...

    Responsibilities

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