Training Specialist

Salary : $58,814.62 - $83,516.77 Annually

Location : VA 22553, VA

Job Type : Regular Full-Time (Non-Exempt)

Job Number : 02459

Department : Social Services

Division : Services

Opening Date : 11 / 26 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

General Statement of Job

Under general supervision, provides in-home services, training, certification, and on-going education to parents, foster / adoptive parents; Develops and designs appropriate training curriculum for delivery to foster parents / adoptive parents, staff, and other community organizations; Coordinates activities for parents, foster / adoptive parents to enhance and support them in the performance of their duties; Maintains an appropriate level of communication with approved foster parents to provide individualized education and support; Develops and implements methods for recruitment and retention of parents, foster / adoptive parents; Provides community education regarding family care to the general public; Work also involves gathering statistical data, processing a variety of documentation, maintaining program records, and completing all required reports for the Virginia Department of Social Services.

Special Duties & Responsibilities

General :

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff and volunteer workers, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing performance appraisals.
• Coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff, assists with complex / problem situations, and provides technical expertise.
• Interprets, applies, and ensures compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
• Develops and implements methods for recruitment and retention of family educators and volunteers; develops and maintains ongoing knowledge base of information regarding family educators; creates and utilizes methods for recognition of family educators and volunteers.
• Designs and implements schedule and content of initial / ongoing training of family educators and volunteers; develops and implements appropriate training curricula and materials.
• Develops and assesses parenting class curriculum; develops and implements curriculum improvements and enhancements as appropriate; coordinates teaching of parenting classes to community participants.
• Designs and implements training for social work staff in relation to family education program.
• Coordinates family education program activities; assists in identifying appropriate families to receive family educator services; determines / recommends appropriate assignment of family educators to families referred to project; assists with problem resolution to maintain successful placement of family educators in homes; visits homes to introduce family educator program to families; assesses results of family education upon completion of program; assesses overall success of family education program.
• Coordinates purchase, delivery, and usage of all training / office supplies and materials.
• Responds to inquiries for basic information concerning family education program; responds to inquiries from the public regarding parenting classes and parenting skills; receives referrals for parenting classes.
• Designs and creates result-oriented documentation for public relations; develops, implements, and adjusts communication mechanisms for staff, family educators, and supporting agencies in relation to family education program; plans / schedules relevant public relations events.
• Develops and implements budgetary / fiscal needs of project; makes budgetary recommendations and prepares financial justifications.
• Designs / creates result-oriented documentation for grant justification; completes all necessary grant documentation; compiles and delivers program evaluation for state grant personnel.
• Maintains family educator files and other department records in accordance with state / local regulations.
• Researches and compiles various statistical, demographic, or administrative data; makes applicable calculations; analyzes data and identifies trends; prepares / generates reports and charts; maintains records.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, grant funding reports, purchase orders, invoices, instructional materials, handouts, performance appraisals, certificates, recognitions, schedules, charts, graphs, brochures, policy interpretations, or other documents.
• Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, progress reports, employment / volunteer applications, applicant clearance forms, invoices, time sheets, grant documents, class curriculum, training materials, budget documents, laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, catalogs, manuals, directories, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
• Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing, or other software programs.
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with other programs and other agencies.
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, volunteers, other departments, clients, parenting class participants, state / federal agencies, social service agencies, community organizations, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Attends meetings, serves on committees, and makes speeches or presentations as needed; serves on local advisory committees, coalitions, or other organizations.
• Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws / regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends conferences, workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
• Operates a motor vehicle to conduct work activities.
• Performs general clerical tasks, which may include typing documentation, making copies, sending / receiving faxes, processing incoming / outgoing mail, or filing documentation.
• Performs other related duties as required.

RAFFT :

Minimum Training & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Education, or closely related field; supplemented by three (3) years of previous experience and / or training that includes social work, training / teaching, curricula development, supervision, and personal computer operations; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Special Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Virginia driver's license.

The following programs offered by Spotsylvania County provide our employees with benefits that promote employee health, well-being and financial stability, now and in the future. The County's variety of comprehensive and competitive benefit programs

Health Insurance with Dental & Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Insurance Plans

Life Insurance

Opt-Out Program

Paid Holidays

Paid Leave

Sick Leave Bank

Supplemental Insurance Plans

Tuition Assistance Program

Retirement Plan

Required Notices

Deferred Compensation - 457 Plans

Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

Have you been convicted of a misdemeanor in the last five years?

If you answered "Yes" to the felony or misdemeanor questions. Please provide nature of the offense and outcome of your charge.

Have you ever been convicted of Driving While Intoxicated or Driving Under the Influence? (A conviction does not automatically mean that you cannot be employed. The nature and date of the offense will be considered)

Required Question

Salary : $58,815 - $83,517