Clinical Training Specialist

Position: CLINICAL TRAINING SPECIALIST
## CLINICAL TRAINING SPECIALISTApplylocations:
Hazard Building:
Statewide time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
July 11, 2026 (9 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR101281#
** Department
* * Department of Human Services#
** Division
* * Social/Human Services#
** Salary**$83,319.00 - $94,319.00#
** Job Profile
** JC-- Clinical Training Specialist (RIASSE Local 580 Rank and File, Supervisors DHS, DCYF, BHDDH, DOC)#
** Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours
** Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pmNon-Standard#
** Job

Requisition Number
** JR101281 CLINICAL TRAINING SPECIALIST (Open)#
** Pay Grade
** C00A30 A#
** Classification
* * Clinical Training Specialist#
** Class Definition
**** GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
** To assess, plan, coordinate and implement training programs focusing on clinical/social service topics; to conduct ongoing assessment of staff training needs specific to clinical and social service topical areas; to implement the core curriculum for social service staff; to recruit, train and supervise the work of in-house trainers who implement training programs on clinical and social service topics; to develop new training programs;

and to do related work as required.
** SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
** Work is performed under the supervision of an administrative superior with latitude for the exercise of independent judgement; work is reviewed on an ongoing basis and upon completion for results obtained and conformance with agency policies and procedures.
** SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
** Plans, supervises, coordinates and reviews the work of a technical and clerical staff, students assigned to the unit during field placements, and in-house trainers conducting training related to clinical and social service topics.
** ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
*** To assess, plan, coordinate and implement training programs focusing on clinical/social service topics; to conduct ongoing assessment of staff training needs specific to clinical and social service topical areas.
* To recruit, train and supervise the work of students or in-house trainers engaged in developing and conducting comprehensive orientation and in-service training programs focusing on clinical and social service training topics.
* To implement core curriculum for all social service line staff by developing, coordinating, monitoring and conducting training programs of a clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic nature.
* To conduct and/or oversee on-site training events at regional locations.
* To implement an extensive and highly specialized clinical core curriculum for all social service staff.
* To conduct needs assessment to determine training needs and to implement revision of training programs.
* To evaluate training programs.
* To prepare or procure training materials such as manuals, tests, charts or data for specific training projects or programs.
* To develop training methods and techniques for implementation of new training programs.
* To conduct research on training programs and literature searches to aid in this development of training programs.
* To schedule training activities.
* To staff advisory committees on training.
* To conduct clinical and social service focused training sessions and programs, or to arrange for specialists to conduct such training sessions.
* To attend staff meetings and acquaint supervisors and department staff with proposed training plans or departmental policies.
* To prepare special reports on training programs, progress reports and other as required.
* To do related work as required.
** REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:
**** KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND CAPACITIES:
** A thorough knowledge of adult learning principles; a thorough knowledge of education principles and practices, teaching methods and the use of audio-visual aids, and the ability to apply such knowledge in the training of staff; a working knowledge of computers from a user perspective; the ability to conduct needs assessments and surveys of departmental training needs; the ability to analyze surveys and develop programs to meet assessed needs;

the ability to develop audiovisual aids and other instructional materials to meet training needs; the ability to prepare training manuals, develop course curricula, evaluation techniques, test charts or data for specialized training projects or programs; the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of orientation or in-service training programs; the ability to recruit and train students and in-house trainers in training methods, as well as training content of a clinical nature, including all organizing and provision of training on family assessment, interviewing, family dynamics, and working with a culturally diverse population of children and families;

the ability to communicate effectively with hostile or resistant clients; the ability to utilize children and adolescent crisis intervention techniques, care planning, assessment, permanency planning, tenets, cultural issues, intervention skills, depression and…