Remote Child Welfare Trainer & Policy Instructor

State of North Carolina; Clayton (NC); Remote; USD 55,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work option

Federal funding support

Job summary

State of North Carolina DHHS seeks a Child Welfare Trainer to deliver mandated curricula to county DSS staff statewide, coordinating training events and logistics while ensuring policy-aligned instruction and high-quality participant learning experiences.

The role supports remote work options and requires strong KSAs, with salary ranges and federal funding noted. Travel statewide is required to fulfill responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a discipline specific to the program with four years of related experience, including two in a supervisory role.
• Bachelor's degree in a discipline specific to the program with six years of related experience, including two in a supervisory role.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in child welfare preferred for alignment with policy and practice.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Train mandated child welfare curricula for new and current DSS county child welfare staff across all program areas.
• Deliver structured learning experiences that promote participant performance improvement.
• Facilitate both small and large group learning environments to reinforce child welfare policy and practice.
• Implement transfer‑of‑learning strategies to support application of training content in the field.
• Provide technical assistance to county DSS agencies by conveying policy expectations, offering guidance, and maintaining open communication.
• Partner with fellow trainers to plan, organize, and communicate all logistics before, during, and after each training event.
• Ensure training facilities, equipment, materials, and participant resources are prepared and available for each session.
• Coordinate training center activities by collaborating with trainers, registrars, and community college staff to support training delivery and documentation.
• Complete travel, including overnight travel when required, to conduct training sessions statewide.

Skills

Child welfare training

Group facilitation

Training logistics

Technical assistance

Curriculum development

Education

Master's degree in a program discipline

Bachelor's degree in a program discipline

Job description

State of North Carolina DHHS seeks a Child Welfare Trainer to deliver mandated curricula to county DSS staff statewide, coordinating training events and logistics while ensuring policy-aligned instruction and high-quality participant learning experiences.

The role supports remote work options and requires strong KSAs, with salary ranges and federal funding noted. Travel statewide is required to fulfill responsibilities.