We are looking for a dedicated Training Officer to join our team in Cookeville, Tennessee. In this long-term contract role, you will be responsible for delivering specialized training programs to newly hired staff within the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services. The position focuses on equipping employees with the knowledge and tools needed to excel in child welfare practices, emphasizing trauma-informed care and ongoing development. Responsibilities: • Facilitate pre-service and specialized training sessions for new hires, covering key areas such as child welfare fundamentals, trauma-informed practices, and case management strategies. • Deliver program-specific content tailored to service areas, including foster care, juvenile justice, and other child welfare initiatives. • Lead training activities that incorporate the department’s Practice Model, focusing on engagement, teaming, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. • Conduct mentor certification programs and oversee pre-service assessments to ensure staff readiness. • Organize simulation lab exercises and case panel presentations to provide practical learning experiences. • Provide technical assistance and support for virtual training sessions using Microsoft Teams and other digital platforms. • Collaborate with program leadership and training team members to maintain consistency and quality in training materials. • Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to promote staff development and self-care practices. • Travel within a regional area for in-person training sessions, ensuring accessibility and effective delivery. • Support evaluation processes to monitor training outcomes and identify areas for improvement.

• At least one year of experience in child welfare fieldwork, such as case management, investigations, or juvenile justice. • A minimum of one year of experience in adult education, training delivery, or staff development. • Proficiency in using Microsoft Teams and other web-based training tools. • Strong communication, facilitation, and organizational skills to effectively manage training sessions. • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and evolving environment. • Bachelor's degree is required, with preference given to candidates holding certifications in trauma-informed care or adult learning principles. • Familiarity with government or human services training environments is highly desirable. • Willingness to travel within the regional area for training purposes, with no overnight travel required.

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Cookeville, TN
remote
Temporary
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We are looking for a dedicated Training Officer to join our team in Cookeville, Tennessee. In this long-term contract role, you will be responsible for delivering specialized training programs to newly hired staff within the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services. The position focuses on equipping employees with the knowledge and tools needed to excel in child welfare practices, emphasizing trauma-informed care and ongoing development. Responsibilities: • Facilitate pre-service and specialized training sessions for new hires, covering key areas such as child welfare fundamentals, trauma-informed practices, and case management strategies. • Deliver program-specific content tailored to service areas, including foster care, juvenile justice, and other child welfare initiatives. • Lead training activities that incorporate the department’s Practice Model, focusing on engagement, teaming, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. • Conduct mentor certification programs and oversee pre-service assessments to ensure staff readiness. • Organize simulation lab exercises and case panel presentations to provide practical learning experiences. • Provide technical assistance and support for virtual training sessions using Microsoft Teams and other digital platforms. • Collaborate with program leadership and training team members to maintain consistency and quality in training materials. • Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to promote staff development and self-care practices. • Travel within a regional area for in-person training sessions, ensuring accessibility and effective delivery. • Support evaluation processes to monitor training outcomes and identify areas for improvement.
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