Curriculum Developer

Talent Acquisition Consultant at the Virginia Department of Social Services

The Virginia Department of Social Services, Division of Local Training and Development (LTD) is currently seeking a Curriculum Developer. Reporting to the Curriculum Development Supervisor, this is a dynamic, full-time instructional design position responsible for the development and continual improvement of learning experiences that support social services professionals across Virginia. The Curriculum Developer works at the intersection of learning science, social services practice, and human‑centered innovation, ensuring that training not only informs, but transforms, practice in the field.

In collaboration with policy/subject matter experts, this position will conduct topic research, write, edit, revise, and format the curricula according to guidelines, determine the most effective mode of delivery—whether in‑person, virtual instructor‑led, or self‑paced eLearning—and design and produce curriculum materials tailored to each delivery format.

The position will manage overall production of assigned curricula, including piloting new or revised material and developing evaluation criteria; act as a liaison with VDSS program and divisional staff regarding final distribution of the curriculum; keep programs, division leaders, and work groups apprised of needs and progress; and provide assistance to trainers as needed.

• Experience in developing or revising training curriculum and working with subject matter experts to design, write, and create course content for training.
• Experience in instructor‑led, virtual, and asynchronous training assessment, design, delivery, and evaluation.
• Applied knowledge of instructional design methods grounded in adult learning theory, trauma‑informed design, and brain‑based learning principles.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with local department of social services program administration and services delivery or similar working across a state’s state/regional/local delivery systems.
• Ability to project manage the development process, including development timelines, internal and external customers, stakeholder input, and revision cycle, as well as involving stakeholders in the review and piloting of courses.
• Demonstrated experience and skill in interpreting and applying policy regulations and guidelines in the area of Prevention and/or Permanency services, including considerable knowledge of at least three of the following areas:
  Family Engagement, Trauma Informed Practice, In‑Home Services, Family Reunification, and Adoptions.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, meet deadlines, travel to deliver training, participate in meetings to address statewide training needs and interact with all levels of DSS & other State and Local entities.
• Competency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Teams) and Adobe applications required.
• Must have valid driver's license.

• Experience with asynchronous eLearning development platforms, such as Articulate Storyline or Rise, is preferred.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Education and Training

• Government Administration