Trauma-Informed Training Lead (Hybrid)

STI; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

STI is seeking a Training Officer to deliver comprehensive Pre-Service and Specialty training to newly hired DCS staff in Tennessee. The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, the DCS Practice Model, and hands-on facilitation of classroom and virtual sessions.

You will lead Pre-Service content, mentor certification, proctor assessments, and collaborate with program leadership to ensure consistent, high-quality training delivery while traveling within the regional area and supporting hybrid work.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of direct child welfare field experience (e.g., case management, investigations, foster care, juvenile justice)
• One (1) year of experience in training delivery, adult education, or staff development
• Proficiency in Microsoft Teams and other virtual training tools

Responsibilities

• Deliver Pre-Service Training to new DCS employees, covering Fundamentals of Child Welfare, program-specific content, trauma-informed case management practices, the DCS Practice Model and Practice Wheel, self-care strategies and Motivational Interviewing techniques
• Facilitate Mentor Certification Programs
• Proctor Pre-Service Assessments and support evaluation processes
• Participate in Case Panel Presentations
• Participate in Simulation Lab activities (depending on location)
• Provide web-based technical assistance and support for virtual training delivery
• Utilize Microsoft Teams and other digital platforms to conduct and support training sessions
• Collaborate with training team members and program leadership to ensure consistency and quality in training content and delivery
• Travel – some travel will be required, under 75 miles each way. No overnight travel required.

Skills

Direct child welfare field experience

Training delivery

Microsoft Teams proficiency

Communication & facilitation

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

STI is seeking a Training Officer to deliver comprehensive Pre-Service and Specialty training to newly hired DCS staff in Tennessee. The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, the DCS Practice Model, and hands-on facilitation of classroom and virtual sessions.

You will lead Pre-Service content, mentor certification, proctor assessments, and collaborate with program leadership to ensure consistent, high-quality training delivery while traveling within the regional area and supporting hybrid work.