Training & Dev Spec ; Social Services Trainer

Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia

The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families with access to services that promote self‑sufficiency, independence, and protection of vulnerable children and adults.

Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, 401(k) and 457 plans, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short‑term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending on the position.

The Social Services Trainer will report to the Unit Manager for Training and Professional Development. This position is home‑based; however, it will also require statewide and overnight travel. The Training and Development Specialist 3 ensures that all mandatory new and legacy Social Services and other assigned training modules are delivered in full compliance with the most current curriculum and in accordance with designated timelines and policy.

Social Services classes are held in both virtual and physical classroom settings. The successful candidate will be motivated and passionate about changing the lives of children and families.

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• Participate in the development of conferences, instructive seminars, presentations and speeches for community and civic organizations and the general public.
• Identify training needs, providing guidance and training to customers or less experienced staff.
• Produce videos, pictures and photographs for use in support of training, marketing and presentations.
• Provide related services such as scheduling of training, maintaining records, bidding out contract work and setting up/checking equipment.
• Serve as a resource in the development and implementation of outreach communication.
• Possibly serve as a lead worker.
• Possibly train subordinate staff in proper procedures of day‑to‑day operations.
• Perform job duties with minimal supervision.
• Assess, plan, and coordinate training sessions for the agency; perform end‑to‑end learning and development and evaluate training outcomes.

• High school diploma/GED and three (3) years of experience providing educational, training or instructional services in the functional area.
• One (1) year of experience required at the lower‑level Training & Development Specialist 2 (GSP
  121).

• Bachelor’s or master's degree in social work, Human Services or related field from an approved, accredited college or university and two years’ experience planning, developing, delivering or evaluating training programs or academic instruction.
• Social Services Supervisory experience.
• Experience working in the Foster Care, Resource Development and Adoption program areas is desired, but all social services program areas are considered.
• Experience in classroom management.
• Experience working with virtual learning platforms such as Microsoft Teams and associated technological equipment.

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DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email the request by the closing date of this announcement to: hr helpline.gov. The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre‑employment drug screening, education verification, reference checks, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks.

DHS accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) and will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensure, etc.

As an employee of DHS, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e‑mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process. Only applicants who are selected and interviewed will receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.