Training Specialist

Qualifications

Language Requirement: Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Academic Requirements:

• Required – Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences, human services or social services.
• Preferred – Master’s degree in behavioral sciences, human services, or social services fields.

Certifications:

• First aid
• CPR
• Emergency behavior intervention

Work Experience:

• With a master’s degree – At least three (3) years of progressive employment experience in these fields that demonstrate supervisory and case management experience.
• With a bachelor’s degree – At least five (5) years of progressive employment experience in these fields that demonstrate supervisory and case management experience.
• Preferred – Experience in child welfare and working with immigrant populations.

Responsibilities

Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables:

• Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards applicable to this position.
• Provide release and home study staff relevant training that meets agency, licensing, and contract requirements and the individual needs of each staff.
• Consistently provide and update training for state and federally funded programs, community services and other stakeholders.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute a staff training calendar offering numerous development opportunities, including evening and overnight shifts.
• Maintain a staff training database that provides monthly and quarterly reports related to training and its impact on program practices and outcomes.
• Maintain post‑release and home study program personnel files, training records and training certifications.
• Develop professional relationships with peers, private agencies, and supporting agencies.
• Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or requested by the position supervisor.
• Implement Compass Connections safety protocols in case of an emergency.
• Participate in scheduled meetings and team decisions and operations.
• Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.
• Uphold Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct, demonstrate respect for agency staff, the service population, and community members, and comply with the required dress code at all times.

Other Responsibilities:

• Establish and implement a training strategy and goals for the post‑release and home study programs.
• Develop and continually update program training manuals and materials.
• Frequently travel to locations greater than 50 miles from the home office.
• Meet all deadlines required by the program supervisor and federal partners.
• Support, encourage, and recruit foster parents for foster care programs.

Requirements

• Pass a pre‑employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
• Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
• Pass pre‑employment and biennial criminal background checks.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; sponsorship for employment visas is not available.

Skills and Abilities

• Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio‑economic characteristics.
• Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals.
• Organize and prioritize responsibilities and duties efficiently.
• Maintain emotional control and professional composure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrate computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
• Work effectively both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team without intensive supervision.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.