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We have Contract role Training Officer for our client at Knoxville TN. Please let me know if you or any of your friends would be interested in this position.
Position Details: Training Officer- Knoxville TN Location : Knoxville, Tennessee 37921 Project Duration : 6 months Pay range : $18/hr 19/hr
Position Summary:
The Client Department of Children s Services (CLIENTS) is seeking qualified and passionate individuals for the role of Training Officer. This position is responsible for delivering comprehensive Pre-Service and Specialty training to newly hired CLIENTS staff. The ideal candidate will have direct child welfare field experience and a strong background in training delivery, with a commitment to trauma-informed care and the CLIENTS Practice Model.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver Pre-Service Training to new Client employees, covering:
oFundamentals of Child Welfare
oProgram-specific content based on assigned service areas (e.g., CPS, Foster Care, Juvenile Justice)
oTrauma-informed case management practices
oThe CLIENTS Practice Model and Practice Wheel (Engagement, Teaming, Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Tracking, and Adjusting)
oSelf-care strategies and Motivational Interviewing techniques
Facilitate Mentor Certification Programs
Proctor Pre-Service Assessments and support evaluation processes
Participate in Case Panel Presentations
Participate in Simulation Lab activities (depending on location)
Provide web-based technical assistance and support for virtual training delivery
Utilize MS Teams and other digital platforms to conduct and support training sessions
Collaborate with training team members and program leadership to ensure consistency and quality in training content and delivery
Travel some travel will be required, under 75 miles each way. No overnight travel required.
Qualifications:
One (1) year of direct child welfare field experience (e.g., case management, investigations, foster care, juvenile justice)
One (1) year of experience in training delivery, adult education, or staff development
Proficiency in MS Teams and other virtual training tools
Strong communication, facilitation, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving training environment
Bachelor's Degree
Skills and Competencies:
- Experience delivering training in a government or human services setting
- Certification or coursework in trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, or adult learning principles
Work Conditions:
- Travel may be required for in-person training sessions within regional area
- Hybrid work environment with both remote and on-site responsibilities