Child Welfare Training Officer Nashville, TN

Contracted Training Officer Position Summary:

The Tennessee Department of Childrens Services (DCS) is seeking qualified and passionate individuals for the role ofTraining 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:

• DeliverPre-Service Trainingto 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
• FacilitateMentor Certification Programs
• ProctorPre-Service Assessmentsand support evaluation processes
• Participate inCase Panel Presentations
• Participate inSimulation Labactivities (depending on location)
• Provideweb-based technical assistanceand support for virtual training delivery
• UtilizeMicrosoft Teamsand 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
• Travelsome travel will be required under 75 miles each overnight travel required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• One (1) yearof directchild welfare field experience(e.g. case management investigations foster care juvenile justice)
• One (1) yearof experience intraining delivery adult education or staff development
• Proficiency inMicrosoft Teamsand 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 agovernment or human services setting
• Certification or coursework intrauma-informed caremotivational interviewing oradult 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