Social Services Training Specialist

Office of Shared Administration (WV); Charleston (WV); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Shared Administration (WV) seeks a Social Services Training Specialist to design, develop, and deliver competency-based training for Child Welfare staff statewide. You will create programs, evaluate outcomes, and ensure staff are equipped to provide compassionate support to individuals and communities.

Travel statewide is required; a bachelor's degree and 3 years of related social services experience are needed, with eligibility for licensure as a Social Worker.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in an area related to social work, social services, or child welfare.
• Experience substitution: Additional education may substitute based on a year-for-year basis or as determined by the Office of Shared Administration Equivalency Chart.
• Internal Applicants Only: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in Bureau for Social Services’ Field Operations or Field Support positions may substitute for the required experience.
• Special Requirement: Valid driver’s license.
• Note: Applicants hired into this classification must obtain licensure as a Social Worker from the West Virginia Board of Social Work within a timeframe established by the appointing agency. Until licensure is obtained, they may not perform duties that require a licensed social worker under state law or Board regulation

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver training programs for individuals working in Child Welfare.
• Develop, provide, and evaluate competency-based training for staff at various levels.
• Cover policies and procedures, computer documentation systems, and social work skills to enhance knowledge and abilities.
• Use independent judgment in administrative and operational aspects of training provision, including classroom management, supervision, and evaluation.

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Three (3) years full-time or equivalent experience in social work, social services, or child welfare

Job description

Under general supervision, the Social Services Training Specialist performs work at the full-performance level that focuses on designing, developing, and delivering training programs for individuals working in Child Welfare programs in the Office of Quality Initiatives, Division of Professional Development, Bureau for Social Services. They are responsible for developing, providing, and evaluating competency-based training for new and tenured staff including, but not limited to, policies and procedures, computer documentation systems, and social work skills to enhance the knowledge, skills, and abilities of Child Welfare staff and ensure they are well-equipped to provide effective and compassionate support to individuals and communities. They must use independent judgment in administrative and operational aspects of training provision including classroom management and trainee supervision and evaluation. Perform related work as required.

Statewide travel is required. Program experience is required. Preference will be given to candidates with a youth services experience, master's degree in social work, and supervisor experience.

Posting Number: BSS27OQI003

Counties of work: Statewide

Position Number: 0511P04078

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience

Three (3) years full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in an area related to social work, social services, or child welfare.

Experience Substitution

Additional education may substitute based on a year-for-year basis or as determined by the Office of Shared Administration Equivalency Chart.

Internal Applicants Only

Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in Bureau for Social Services’ Field Operations or Field Support positions may substitute for the required experience.

Special Requirement

Valid driver’s license.

Note

Applicants hired into this classification must obtain licensure as a Social Worker from the West Virginia Board of Social Work within a timeframe established by the appointing agency. Until licensure is obtained, they may not perform duties that require a licensed social worker under state law or Board regulation

The Bureau for Social Services champions the security, permanence, and welfare of children and vulnerable adults, empowering individuals and strengthening families. Formerly the Bureau for Children and Families, the Bureau for Social Services operates under the West Virginia Department of Human Services, serving children, adolescents, and vulnerable adults facing abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation. Equipped with extensive training to handle delicate situations with compassion and dignity, these workers contribute to the advancement of a vibrant and healthy West Virginia by facilitating access to crucial healthcare, essential social services and benefits, and fostering safe, supportive, and healthy environments. Through this hard work, at risk populations can begin to thrive within the community.