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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• 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.<br>• Deliver program-specific content tailored to service areas, including foster care, juvenile justice, and other child welfare initiatives.<br>• Lead training activities that incorporate the department’s Practice Model, focusing on engagement, teaming, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.<br>• Conduct mentor certification programs and oversee pre-service assessments to ensure staff readiness.<br>• Organize simulation lab exercises and case panel presentations to provide practical learning experiences.<br>• Provide technical assistance and support for virtual training sessions using Microsoft Teams and other digital platforms.<br>• Collaborate with program leadership and training team members to maintain consistency and quality in training materials.<br>• Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to promote staff development and self-care practices.<br>• Travel within a regional area for in-person training sessions, ensuring accessibility and effective delivery.<br>• Support evaluation processes to monitor training outcomes and identify areas for improvement.
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Training Officer to join our team in Cookeville, Tennessee. This long-term contract position involves delivering specialized training programs to newly hired staff within the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services. The ideal candidate will bring direct experience in child welfare, along with a strong commitment to trauma-informed care and continuous development.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Deliver comprehensive pre-service training covering child welfare fundamentals, trauma-informed case management, and specific program content based on service areas.<br>• Facilitate mentor certification programs and oversee pre-service assessments to ensure staff readiness.<br>• Participate in simulation lab activities and case panel presentations to enhance practical learning experiences.<br>• Provide technical assistance for virtual training sessions using Microsoft Teams and other digital platforms.<br>• Collaborate with team members and leadership to maintain consistency and quality in training content and delivery.<br>• Offer guidance on self-care strategies and motivational interviewing techniques to support staff development.<br>• Travel within a regional area for in-person training sessions, with trips under 75 miles each way.<br>• Assist in the evaluation of training effectiveness and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.<br>• Utilize web-based applications to support training logistics and remote learning.<br>• Adapt training methods to meet the evolving needs of the organization and participants.
