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CFS Training and Development Specialist

San Bernardino County
San Bernardino, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/28/2026

Performance, Education & Resource Centers (PERC) is recruiting for a Training and Development Specialist who will be responsible for developing and delivering training programs for social work professionals within San Bernardino County Children and Family Services (CFS). Duties include supporting training initiatives; conducting training needs assessments; developing curricula, lesson plans, and training materials; conducting training evaluations and analysis; and preparing and coordinating training schedules in collaboration with CFS and regional child welfare training academy. 

For more detailed information, refer to the Training and Development Specialist job description.

*Official Title: Training and Development Specialist


EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Benefits by Occupational Unit (BbOU) Summary 
Employee Benefits
County Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)

Flexible schedules may be offered contingent upon satisfactory work performance and as business needs dictate. 9/80 schedules are a privilege and availability may vary depending on work assignment. 



CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, medical exam, including drug testing, prior to appointment. 

Physical Requirements: Incumbents deliver classroom training on a regular basis which includes frequent and continuous walking and standing.

Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required. Employees will be required to make provisions for transportation. Mileage reimbursement may be available. 

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Candidate must meet one (1) of the following options:

Option 1:

Education:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution* in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Gerontology or other behavioral science.

-AND-

Experience: Three (3) years of full-time experience providing professional social work services equivalent to a journey-level** Social Service Practitioner II (SSP II) or higher (providing complex social work to assist individuals or families in enhancing their capacity for social functioning). Qualifying experience must have been obtained in a California state or county Department of Children and Family Services (CFS), Child Protective Services (CPS), or child welfare services agency. 

Option 2:

Education: Master's Degree or higher from an accredited institution* in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Gerontology or other behavioral science.

-AND-

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time experience providing professional social work services equivalent to a journey-level** Social Service Practitioner II (SSP II) or higher (providing complex social work to assist individuals or families in enhancing their capacity for social functioning). Qualifying experience must have been obtained in a California state or county Department of Children and Family Services (CFS), Child Protective Services (CPS), or child welfare services agency.


Important Notes: 
*Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. MSW degrees or coursework must be approved by the Council on Social Work Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside of the U.S. must be accompanied by an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service indicating equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

**Experience must be equivalent to the journey-level Social Service Practitioner II classification in San Bernardino County or above. Experience as a Social Service Practitioner I (trainee class) is not considered qualifying. Trainee (SSP I) and journey-level (SSP II or higher) experience must be listed separately on the application. 
  • Experience as a Social Service Practitioner II or higher 
  • Training and curriculum development experience utilizing instructional design techniques is highly desirable 
Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. Applicants are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of qualifying experience, as only the most highly qualified applicants may be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed.

Application Procedure:
To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the posted filing deadline.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their email frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your Government Jobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from e-mail addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.  

If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs Online Application Guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627.  Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.  

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.  

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
 
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veteran's Preference Policy.

For more important information, please review the Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.


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