Trainer, Family Services; Permanency Services #W1706

Title: Trainer, Family Services (Permanency Services) #W1706

State Role

Title:

Trainer and Instructor III

Hiring Range: $75,000 - $81,000/yr.

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Social Services

Location:DSS HOME OFFICE

Agency Website:www.dss.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

At the Virginia Department of Social Services, we put people at the center of everything we do. We believe that every Virginian can live a life of dignity and that all voices, ideas and experiences contribute greatly to our pursuit of excellence. Inspired by continuous improvement, we commit ourselves to listening, learning and cultivating environments of trust, respect and positive engagement.

Together, we are mission-driven, eager to achieve, and passionate about bringing the best of who we are to those we serve.

We design and deliver high-quality human services that help Virginians achieve safety, independence and overall well‑being. We are a $2 billion agency – one of the largest in the Commonwealth of Virginia – partnering with 120 local departments of social services and 31 community action agencies, along with faith-based and non-profit organizations, to promote the well‑being of children, adults, and families statewide.

We proudly serve alongside 1,650 (state) and 12,200 (local) human services professionals throughout the Social Services System, who ensure that thousands of Virginia’s most vulnerable citizens have easy access to the services and benefits available to them.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDSS offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, pre‑tax spending accounts, state funded Short and Long Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax‑deferred retirement savings including employer matching – Employee Benefits.

The Virginia Department of Social Services, Division of Local Training and Development is currently seeking a Family Services Trainer. This is a professional level position responsible for delivering training to Human Services Staff (Family Services) employed at Virginia's Local Departments of Social Services as well as community partners. This position will deliver instructor‑led training in the most efficient and effective manner, maintain a positive learning environment, and stay abreast of Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) related policy and guidance, issues and innovations in local agency practices and trends, and new training industry practices.

This position evaluates the effectiveness of training through designated assessment strategies and recommends, as needed, to the curriculum developer changes and improvements in training content. The position will provide the highest quality of training and assistance to class participants, while maintaining excellent working relationships with VDSS management, staff, and Regional Training Office staff.

• Considerable knowledge of adult training methodologies and adult learning theory, best practices for group facilitation, and using instructional aids for adult learners.
• Considerable demonstrated experience and skill in interpreting and applying policy, regulations, and guidelines in the area of:
  • Permanency Services Family Services, including considerable knowledge of Permanency Services (Foster Care and/or Adoption).
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and mandates relevant to social services.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Suite products including Word, Excel, Outlook, One Drive, SharePoint, and PowerPoint; video conferencing platforms such as Web Ex, Go To Webinar , Zoom, and MS Teams, and in utilizing a Learning Management System.
• Demonstrated skill in analyzing training results and needs based on designated assessment strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare, deliver, and evaluate engaging training programs.
• Ability to recognize and motivate individuals in the training environment that require additional assistance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and collaboratively with internal colleagues and external partners to accomplish the goals of the training unit.
• Ability…