Child Welfare Training Specialist

NYC Administration for Children's Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Administration for Children's Services in New York City seeks a Training Specialist to deliver and coordinate child welfare trainings for frontline staff and supervisors.

Reporting to the Training Supervisor, the trainer will develop curricula, facilitate sessions, and track outcomes, ensuring adherence to CPS Practice Core standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration with DCP/DYFJ partners and external consultants, with a focus on quality improvement and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.
• 30 credits toward a Master of Social Work degree or related field.
• Eighteen months of child protective casework experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide training for frontline staff and supervisors.
• Supervising and coaching of new and seasoned child welfare staff.
• Provide expertise in competences for child welfare practice and the ability to collaborate in scheduling, administrative tasks, and quality improvement.
• Demonstrate and model skills and provide evaluative and developmental feedback to participants.
• Work closely with ACS’s Division of Child Protection and our providers to develop, coordinate, and implement training for frontline staff and supervisors.
• Attend trainings and meetings as indicated.

Skills

Training delivery

Coaching

Frontline staff support

Program coordination

Child welfare knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

30 credits toward MSW or related field

Job description

NYC Administration for Children's Services in New York City seeks a Training Specialist to deliver and coordinate child welfare trainings for frontline staff and supervisors.

Reporting to the Training Supervisor, the trainer will develop curricula, facilitate sessions, and track outcomes, ensuring adherence to CPS Practice Core standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration with DCP/DYFJ partners and external consultants, with a focus on quality improvement and professional development.