Staff Development Trainer
Job Location:
Fairfield, OH - USA
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Job Summary
- Providing Public Assistance and Employment Services to Solano CountyThe Employment and Eligibility Services Division within the Health and Social Services Department assists citizens to become more independent and productive through programs designed to reduce dependency on welfare and promote personal responsibility. Also it provides eligibility determination and benefit issuance for customers who apply for various public assistance benefits.
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THE POSITION
Staff Development Trainers provide a multitude of training to all Health & Social Services Employment and Eligibility staff. Our Staff Development Trainers are involved in the research development preparation of training programs and materials for new regulations and procedures. Lesson plans manuals handbooks audio-visual aids and other training materials are prepared by our Staff Development Trainers.
This Staff Development Trainer position is responsible for providing regulatory caseload in-service and other categories of training to all Employment and Eligibility (E&E) staff. Under direction and guidance of the Special Programs Supervisor duties/tasks include but are not limited to:
- Planning developing and conducting regulatory and OJT training to newly hired inductees as well as on-going caseload and other mandated/specialized trainings to all Eligibility Benefits Specialists (EBS) Employment Resources Specialists (ERS) Social Workers (SW) and clerical staff
- Researching developing and preparing training modules and materials for new regulations and/or procedures
- Preparing lesson plans manuals handbooks audio-visual aids and other training materials
- Developing written and performance tests as appropriate to determine the degree to which transfer of learning has taken place
- Evaluating effectiveness of training programs and making revisions as needed
- Evaluating trainee performance and recommending appropriate action
- Maintaining records on trainee activities trainee observations and preparing reports and correspondence.
The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill part-time and full-time regular limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Experience:Two years of experience performing duties equivalent to an Eligibility Benefits Specialist II (Eligibility Worker II) or Employment Resources Specialist II in a California County Department of Social Services OR
Currently an Employment Resources III or Eligibility Benefits Specialist III.
AND
Education:Completion of any combination of 60 semester 80 quarter units or 90 continuing education credits including the equivalent of 30 semester units 40 quarter units or 45 continuing education credits preferably in behavioral science sociology psychology counseling vocational guidance adult learning career development or any coursework related to public assistance grant programs or the provision of employment services. This required coursework may be obtained through colleges universities university extension business school or employer provided career development training. A continuing education unit is equivalent to point sixty (.60) semester units.A bachelors degree in a behavioral science or a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience except for the lead or supervisory experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Drivers License:Possession of a valid California Class C Drivers License may be required at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C Drivers License is a cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be considered for accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
- Assignment Requirements: Some positions in these classes may require work in an out-station location or in a setting with other professionals integrated as a team.
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SELECTION PROCESS06/26/2026 Application review deadline to submit application and anyrequired documents.
Based on the information provided in the application documents the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received the selection process may consist of an initial application screening a mandatory information meeting a supplemental questionnaire assessment a written and/or practical exam an oral board exam or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicants ability to advance in the process; as such responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process unless otherwise announced.
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224 hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
HOW TO APPLYApplications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts certificates DD-214 if applicable ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the final filing deadline.
Previously submitted application materials (e.g. copies of diploma and/or transcripts etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at business hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA
Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.
DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTSCollege units are required for this position. All candidates must submit a copy of their college transcripts (official or unofficial which verify the institution student courses and units completed) by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their transcripts by the final filing date will be disqualified from the recruitment.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.
How to Submit Your Documents
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online candidates may submit documents by fax to or by email to Be sure to include the recruitment title (Staff Development Trainer) and the recruitment number () in your email or fax.
VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS
To be eligible applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214 SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4) MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DEADLINE. Applicants who have a service-connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service-connected reasons.
Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veterans preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.
Americans with Disabilities Act
It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service job related merit and ability to perform the job.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:Qualified individuals with a disability who are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the Selection Process) must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.
This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
