CFS Training and Development Specialist

Performance, Education & Resource Centers (PERC)

San Bernardino County Recruiting for a Training and Development Specialist who will develop and deliver training programs for social work professionals within its Children and Family Services.

Duties include supporting training initiatives; conducting needs assessments; developing curricula, lesson plans and training materials; conducting evaluations and analysis; and preparing and coordinating training schedules in collaboration with CFS and the regional child welfare training academy.

See Training and Development Specialist job description for more details.

Training and Development Specialist

• Benefits by Occupational Unit (BbOU) Summary
• Employee Benefits
• County 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.

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, medical exam, and 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.

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 or higher (SSP II). 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.

Education: Master's Degree or higher from an accredited institution in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Gerontology or other behavioral science.

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Experience: Two (2) years of full-time experience providing professional social work services equivalent to a journey-level Social Service Practitioner II or higher. 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.

* 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 the information provided in the application and the supplemental questionnaire. Applicants are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of qualifying experience, as only the most highly qualified applicants may be referred to the Department. Applicants should ensure all relevant experience is indicated in…