Training Specialist

Qualifications

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must be able to drive and have reliable transportation to perform required field-based activities to include observation of staff for performance and support, as required.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and Deliver Training Programs: Design, implement, and facilitate training sessions for staff to enhance knowledge and skills related to child welfare. Participate in discussions pertaining to updates to the child welfare curriculum and methods of delivery.

• Training Material Development and Maintenance: Design and create comprehensive training materials, including manuals, presentations, e-learning modules, and handouts. Tailor content to the specific needs of various staff roles. Ensure materials reflect current policies, best practices, and regulatory standards in child welfare. Regularly review and update training materials to reflect changes in laws, practices, and organizational needs.

• Coordinate Training Schedules: Organize and manage training sessions, ensuring they are scheduled and accessible for all staff members, and track attendance and completion. Monitor Training Effectiveness: Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through feedback, assessments, and performance metrics, adjusting as needed to improve content and delivery. Review monthly reports from subcontracted providers to assess training effectiveness and ensure alignment with the system of care’s needs. Partner with internal and external stakeholders to identify areas for training and professional development based on staff performance, program goals, and regulatory requirements. Ensure Compliance: Oversee and ensure staff compliance with mandatory training requirements, including tracking certifications, credentials, and continuing education. Oversee and maintain learning management system access and updates to agency training plans.

• Support Staff Development: Provide ongoing coaching and support to staff, promoting continuous professional development and improving their ability to apply training concepts in the field. Serve as a qualified assessor with regards to completion of field observation requirements for child welfare staff. Facilitate Group Learning: Lead group discussions, workshops, and other interactive learning experiences to promote engagement and retention of key concepts. Serve as point of contact with community providers to ensure various group learning topics are coordinated and provided.

• Maintain Records: Keep accurate records of training activities, participant progress, and certifications to ensure compliance with agency and regulatory standards. Oversee all monthly, quarterly, and annual records to ensure subcontracted providers and agency staff’s compliance.

• Stay Current with Industry Trends: Continuously update training programs based on the latest research, regulatory changes, and best practices in child welfare. Attend training or "train-the-trainer" sessions to ensure compliance with requirements and effectively facilitate specialty subject matter.

• Credentialing Process: Review and approve registration for required child welfare training to support the attainment of necessary credentials. Ensure staff are appropriately advised regarding eligibility for child welfare certification. Oversee the auditing and processing of child welfare credentialing documentation.