Field Training Specialist - Port Saint Lucie, United States - Communities Connected for Kids (CCK)

Communities Connected for Kids (CCK)
Communities Connected for Kids (CCK)
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Port Saint Lucie, United States

11 hours ago

Mark Lane

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  • Are you searching for meaningful work that ensures the safety of children and helps to build strong families in the community? Then our Communities Connected for Kids program has an opportunity that will interest you We are looking for a motivated, dedicated and compassionate individual to be a Field Training Specialist_

Field Training Specialist Position Expectations


As a Field Training Specialist, you will be responsible for providing effective support and training to child welfare staff to ensure they have the knowledge and the skills needed to provide effective services to the children and families in Circuit 19.

The Field Training Specialist plays an important role in the certification process for all dependency case managers and is also involved in the quality improvement process.

As a part of Communities Connected for Kids, you will get the opportunity to work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need
We offer:


  • Opportunities to make a positive impact in the lives of children in need of support
  • Unique rewards that come from seeing families improve and flourish with the services you referred them to


Our Communities Connected for Kids Program provides services for children and families in the child welfare system, to ensure a community without abuse, neglect and abandonment.

Based out of Port Saint Lucie, FL, this position is responsible training new and existing employees with both pre-service and in-service training programs.

Additional essential functions of the position include:


  • Facilitate orientation for new staff.
  • Provides coaching and mentoring to assist in the transfer of learning from the classroom to the field.
  • Provide support with case plan development, judicial reviews, court related functions, staffing preparation and field activities.
  • Facilitate learning circles/case work practice to assist staff develop knowledge and skills with the Florida Practice Model.
  • Assist in the development of structured field days during training.
  • Support child welfare staff in obtaining Child Welfare Certification through participation in individual, group, and field observations as required by the Florida Certification Board.
  • Maintain awareness of new laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
  • Deliver preservice training for case managers, protective investigators, and other trainees on a backup basis.
  • Participate in training workgroup committees and planning meetings.
  • Ensures all training is documented in the CCKids database.
  • Participate in the accreditation process.
  • Participate in the quality improvement process.
  • Establish and maintain positive relationships with CCKids staff and customers.
Qualifications:


EDUCATION:


  • Bachelors degree in educations or human services related field.
  • Master's degree is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:


  • Minimum of five (5) years previous experience working in the child welfare field.
  • Must have Certification as a Child Welfare Professional from the Flordia Certification Board (FCB).
  • Strong passion for educating new staff and helping improve overall job performance.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and oral.
  • Excellent public speaking skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
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