Licensing Specialist - Trainer

Heartland for Children; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Domestic partner coverage

Retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

A child welfare agency in Florida seeks a professional for a training position responsible for developing and delivering training activities for foster caregivers. The role involves evaluating training effectiveness and collaborating with community partners to provide support. Requires a Bachelor's degree in social services, with a Master's Degree preferred along with child welfare certification. Excellent benefits package is included.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in social services or related field required.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Child welfare certification is mandatory.
• 2-3 years’ experience in child welfare required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver training activities for foster caregivers.
• Facilitate ongoing training using approved curricula.
• Create a welcoming learning environment.
• Evaluate training effectiveness.
• Collaborate with licensing specialists and case managers.

Skills

Facilitation of training

Child development knowledge

Communication skills

Coaching ability

Cultural competencies

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services or related field

Master’s Degree preferred

Child welfare certification

Job description

This is a professional training position responsible for the development and delivery of training activities and providing guidance/support to licensing staff, foster caregivers, and community partners.

Essential Functions:

Establishes and maintains positive working relationship with HFC customers

Facilitate pre‑service and ongoing training for prospective and licensed foster caregivers using approved curricula and trauma‑informed practices

Ensure the transfer of learning from the classroom is demonstrated and practiced

Provide education on child development, trauma, behavior management, cultural competencies and the foster care system

Assess caregiver readiness, strengths, and areas for growth through observation, discussion, and structured learning activities

Offer individualized support and coaching to help caregivers apply training concepts to real‑life situations

Collaborate with licensing specialists, case managers, and community partners to ensure consistent support for caregivers

Maintain accurate training records, attendance logs, and documentation in accordance with agency and state requirements

Stay current on best practices, policy updates, and emerging research related to foster care and caregiver education

Create a welcoming, inclusive learning environment that encourages participation, reflection, and skill development

Collaborate with agency leadership to ensure training aligns with policy updates, best practices, and state regulations

Provide ongoing coaching and consultation to caregivers as they apply training concepts in real‑world situations

Support the transition of newly licensed caregivers into active placements by reinforcing readiness and confidence

Evaluate training effectiveness through feedback, assessments, and observation, and adjust approaches as needed

Assist with training specialists, case managers, agency staff, and community partners as needed

Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in social services or related field. Master’s Degree preferred. Child welfare certification is required.Two to three years’ experience in child welfare.

Excellent benefits package with tuition assistance, domestic partner coverage, retirement andgenerous paid time off.

Additional Information:

Drug free workplace. Drug testing required. EOE/M/F/D/V.