Training Officer 1

Nashville, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Client: State of TN/TN DCS

Job ID: DCS

Job Title: Training Officer 1

Location: 315 Deaderick Street UBS Tower 10th Floor Nashville Tennessee 37238

Estimated Duration: 12/15/2025 - 06/30/2026

Hybrid

Description

Contracted Training Officer Position Summary:

The Tennessee Department of Childrens Services (DCS) is seeking qualified and passionate individuals for the role of Training Officer. This position is responsible for delivering comprehensive Pre-Service and Specialty training to newly hired DCS staff. The ideal candidate will have direct child welfare field experience and a strong background in training delivery with a commitment to trauma-informed care and the DCS Practice Model.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver Pre-Service Training to new DCS employees covering:
Fundamentals of Child Welfare
Program-specific content based on assigned service areas (e.g. CPS Foster Care Juvenile Justice)
Trauma-informed case management practices
The DCS Practice Model and Practice Wheel (Engagement Teaming Assessment Planning Implementation Tracking and Adjusting)
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.

Minimum 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
Strong communication facilitation and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced evolving training environment
Bachelors Degree

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience delivering training in a government or human services setting
Certification or coursework in trauma-informed care motivational interviewing or adult learning principles

Work Conditions:

Travel may be required for in-person training sessions within regional area
Hybrid work environment with both remote and on-site responsibilities

Type	Category	Qualification	Competency	Required
Software	Others	Microsoft Excel	Novice (1-3 Years)	No
Software	Others	Microsoft PowerPoint	Novice (1-3 Years)	No
Software	Others	Microsoft Word	Novice (1-3 Years)	No

Client: State of TN/TN DCS Job ID: DCS Job Title: Training Officer 1 Location: 315 Deaderick Street UBS Tower 10th Floor Nashville Tennessee 37238 Estimated Duration: 12/15/2025 - 06/30/2026 Hybrid Description Contracted Training Officer Position Summary: The Tennessee Department of Childrens Servi...