CFS Training and Development Specialist*

SAN-Bernardino-Count; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County's Performance, Education & Resource Centers (PERC) seeks a Training and Development Specialist to design and deliver training for social work professionals within CFS. You will build curricula, lesson plans, and training materials and coordinate schedules with CFS and the regional training academy.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Social Work or related field and three years of experience; a Master’s degree with two years can substitute.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related Behavioral Science required.
• Three years of full-time Social Work experience in California child welfare desirable.
• Master's degree with two years' professional social work experience can substitute for one year of CFS experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver training programs for social work professionals.
• Conduct training needs assessments and evaluate trainings.
• Prepare and coordinate training schedules in collaboration with CFS and the regional training academy.

Skills

Curriculum development

Instructional design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related behavioral science

Master's Degree in Social Work or related behavioral science

Job description

Performance, Education & Resource Centers (PERC) is recruiting for a Training and Development Specialist who will be responsible for developing and delivering training programs for social work professionals within San Bernardino County Children and Family Services (CFS). Duties include supporting training initiatives; conducting training needs assessments; developing curricula, lesson plans, and training materials; conducting training evaluations and analysis; and preparing and coordinating training schedules in collaboration with CFS and regional child welfare training academy.

For more detailed information, refer to the Training and Development Specialist job description.

Official Title: Training and Development Specialist

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).

Flexible schedules may be offered contingent upon satisfactory work performance and as business needs dictate. 9/80 schedules are a privilege and availability may vary depending on work assignment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process

Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, medical exam, including drug testing, prior to appointment.

Physical Requirements

Incumbents deliver classroom training on a regular basis which includes frequent and continuous walking and standing.

Travel

Travel throughout the County may be required. Employees will be required to make provisions for transportation. Mileage reimbursement may be available.

Sponsorship

San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Option 1

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution* in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Gerontology or other behavioral science.

-AND-

Experience: Three (3) years of full-time experience providing professional social work services equivalent to a journey-level Social Service Practitioner II or higher (providing complex social work to assist individuals or families in enhancing their capacity for social functioning). Qualifying experience must have been obtained in a California state or county Department of Children and Family Services (CFS), Child Protective Services (CPS), or child welfare services agency.

Option 2

Education: Master's Degree or higher from an accredited institution* in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Gerontology or other behavioral science.

-AND-

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time experience providing professional social work services equivalent to a journey-level Social Service Practitioner II (SSP II) or higher (providing complex social work to assist individuals or families in enhancing their capacity for social functioning). Qualifying experience must have been obtained in a California state or county Department of Children and Family Services (CFS), Child Protective Services (CPS), or child welfare services agency.

Substitution

Up to one (1) year of formal or informal training with experience supporting some aspects of training, education, or organizational development activities in a professional work environment can substitute for one (1) year of CFS experience.

Important Notes

*Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. MSW degrees or coursework must be approved by the Council on Social Work Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside of the U.S. must be accompanied by an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service indicating equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

**Experience must be equivalent to the journey-level Social Service Practitioner II classification in San Bernardino County or above. Experience as a Social Service Practitioner I (trainee class) is not considered qualifying. Trainee (SSP I) and journey-level (SSP II or higher) experience must be listed separately on the application.

• Experience as a Social Service Practitioner II or higher
• Training and curriculum development experience utilizing instructional design techniques is highly desirable

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF).

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.