CFS Training and Development Specialist*

Performance, Education & Resource Centers (PERC) is recruiting for a Training and Development Specialist who will be responsible for developing and delivering training programs for social work professionals within San Bernardino County Children and Family Services (CFS). Duties include supporting training initiatives; conducting training needs assessments; developing curricula, lesson plans, and training materials; conducting training evaluations and analysis; and preparing and coordinating training schedules in collaboration with CFS and regional child welfare training academy.

For more detailed information, refer to the Training and Development Specialist job description. *Official Title: Training and Development Specialist

EXCELLENT BENEFITS To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) Flexible schedules may be offered contingent upon satisfactory work performance and as business needs dictate. 9/80 schedules are a privilege and availability may vary depending on work assignment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, medical exam, including drug testing, prior to appointment.

Physical Requirements: Incumbents deliver classroom training on a regular basis which includes frequent and continuous walking and standing.

Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required. Employees will be required to make provisions for transportation. Mileage reimbursement may be available.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidate must meet one (1) of the following options:

Option 1:

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution* in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Gerontology or other behavioral science.

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Experience: Three (3) years of full-time experience providing professional social work services equivalent to a journey-level** Social Service Practitioner II (SSP II) or higher (providing complex social work to assist individuals or families in enhancing their capacity for social functioning). Qualifying experience must have been obtained in a California state or county Department of Children and Family Services (CFS), Child Protective Services (CPS), or child welfare services agency.

Option 2: Education: Master's Degree or higher from an accredited institution* in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Gerontology or other behavioral science. -AND- Experience: Two (2) years of full-time experience providing professional social work services equivalent to a journey-level** Social Service Practitioner II (SSP II) or higher (providing complex social work to assist individuals or families in enhancing their capacity for social functioning). Qualifying experience must have been obtained in a California state or county Department of Children and Family Services (CFS), Child Protective Services (CPS), or child welfare services agency.

Substitution: Up to one (1) year of formal or informal training with experience supporting some aspects of training, education, or organizational development activities in a professional work environment can substitute for one (1) year of CFS experience.

Important Notes: *Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. MSW degrees or coursework must be approved by the Council on Social Work Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside of the U.S. must be accompanied by an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service indicating equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

**Experience must be equivalent to the journey-level Social Service Practitioner II classification in San Bernardino County or above. Experience as a Social Service Practitioner I (trainee class) is not considered qualifying. Trainee (SSP I) and journey-level (SSP II or higher) experience must be listed separately on the application.

• Experience as a Social Service Practitioner II or higher
• Training and curriculum development experience utilizing instructional design techniques is highly desirable

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire.

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