Statewide Child Welfare Training Specialist (Hybrid)

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Job summary

The State of North Carolina, Department of Health and Human Services, Rural Health division, seeks a Community Development Specialist II (NS) to deliver legislatively mandated training to county child welfare staff across North Carolina and provide technical assistance to county DSS agencies, strengthening workforce competency.

The role involves leading group trainings, applying transfer‑of‑learning strategies, coordinating multi‑trainer events, and ensuring logistics, facilities, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sociology, psychology, political science, business administration, public administration or related field.
• Four years of experience related to the specific program assignment.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may apply.

Responsibilities

• Train legislatively mandated child welfare curricula for county staff across all program areas.
• Facilitate structured learning activities to reinforce policy and practice.
• Lead group training sessions to support skill development and performance improvement.
• Provide technical assistance to county DSS agencies with policy guidance and questions.
• Coordinate multi-trainer instructional events, including scheduling and materials preparation.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with county staff and training partners to ensure consistent outcomes.

Skills

Child welfare training

Facilitation

Technical assistance

Trainer coordination

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The State of North Carolina, Department of Health and Human Services, Rural Health division, seeks a Community Development Specialist II (NS) to deliver legislatively mandated training to county child welfare staff across North Carolina and provide technical assistance to county DSS agencies, strengthening workforce competency.

The role involves leading group trainings, applying transfer‑of‑learning strategies, coordinating multi‑trainer events, and ensuring logistics, facilities, and