What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Work Trainer - Child Welfare position at Brunswick County?
JOB
A Social Work Trainer - Child Welfare provides initial and ongoing training and support to new and existing social work staff in the areas of Child Protective Services Intake, Assessments, In-home Services, and Permanency Planning. This role will conduct individual, group, and field-based training; areas of training will include State and Agency Policies and Procedures, use of the agency document management system (Traverse), all areas of casework, and general social work practice. This position includes developing and revising training curricula and materials as needed; preparing and completing reports as requested and performing other duties as assigned. Job responsibilities include: Providing initial and ongoing agency and job-specific training to new and existing Social Work Staff. This includes individual and group training occurring in the agency and community.Develop and revise training materials. Assist in identifying individual and agency training needs through observations, case reviews, and feedback from supervisory and management staff. Remain current on all state and agency policies and updates by reviewing policy and attending training. Help ensure all staff are aware of existing and updated policies and procedures. Assist with casework as needed which includes client contacts, visits, and completing required documentation. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of child welfare policies and legal mandates Knowledge of social work and practices and principles (particularly strengths-based)Working knowledge of Microsoft Office SuiteAssessments SkillsCommunication skills (oral and written)Organizational skillsCritical thinking skillsAbility to create and revise job and topic-specific training materials in a variety of formats. Must be available to work during emergency situations.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Must be physically able to operate a variety of office equipment. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
A Social Work Trainer - Child Welfare provides initial and ongoing training and support to new and existing social work staff in the areas of Child Protective Services Intake, Assessments, In-home Services, and Permanency Planning. This role will conduct individual, group, and field-based training; areas of training will include State and Agency Policies and Procedures, use of the agency document management system (Traverse), all areas of casework, and general social work practice. This position includes developing and revising training curricula and materials as needed; preparing and completing reports as requested and performing other duties as assigned. Job responsibilities include: Providing initial and ongoing agency and job-specific training to new and existing Social Work Staff. This includes individual and group training occurring in the agency and community.Develop and revise training materials. Assist in identifying individual and agency training needs through observations, case reviews, and feedback from supervisory and management staff. Remain current on all state and agency policies and updates by reviewing policy and attending training. Help ensure all staff are aware of existing and updated policies and procedures. Assist with casework as needed which includes client contacts, visits, and completing required documentation. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of child welfare policies and legal mandates Knowledge of social work and practices and principles (particularly strengths-based)Working knowledge of Microsoft Office SuiteAssessments SkillsCommunication skills (oral and written)Organizational skillsCritical thinking skillsAbility to create and revise job and topic-specific training materials in a variety of formats. Must be available to work during emergency situations.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Must be physically able to operate a variety of office equipment. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.