City Of New York

Staff Development Coordinator

City Of New York • $94K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college
  • 30 semester credits toward a Master of Social Work or related graduate degree
  • At least 18 months of child welfare casework experience
  • Experience in training or development roles preferred
  • Knowledge of NYC's diverse communities and cultures

Responsibilities

  • Plan and oversee new CPS trainee assignments
  • Coordinate specialized training opportunities for CPS trainees
  • Arrange and schedule mandatory and non-mandatory trainings
  • Conduct in-house trainings to ensure compliance with policies
  • Work with clinical consultation team to deliver specialized trainings
  • Attend interdisciplinary team meetings addressing staff development
  • Liaise with practice instructors regarding trainees' performance

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Engagement with interdisciplinary teams
  • Autonomy in decision making
  • Ability to influence training programs
  • Contribution to child protective staff effectiveness
Full Job Description
THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO INTERNAL ACS APPLICANTS. *THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY OF $94,276* THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CANDIDATES WHO ARE PERMAMENT (NOT PROVISIONAL) IN THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE LISTED ABOVE. In each DCP borough and program office, an Administration or "Admin" team provides a catalog of critical support functions, enabling child protective staff to focus on supporting our children and families. Under the supervision of a Deputy Director for Administration with wide latitude for the use of judgment and independent decision making, the Staff Development Coordinator (SDC) will be responsible for the following: - Plan and oversee new CPS trainee assignments to Training Units for the On-the-Job Training (OJT) - Coordinate specialized training opportunities for CPS trainees in collaboration with Training Unit Supervisors - Arrange and schedule mandatory and non-mandatory trainings - Conduct in-house trainings to address the needs of the borough and ensure knowledge of and compliance with ACS and divisional policies and procedures - Work with the clinical consultation team to coordinate and ensure the delivery of specialized trainings in Domestic Violence, Substance Abuse and Mental Health - Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and addresses staff issues regarding professional development - Review specific material from the JSA Core Phase I course with the CPS trainees - Liaise with JSA practice instructors regarding strengths and weaknesses of individual CPS trainees and communicate that information to the CPS training supervisors - Communicate with the training supervisors and learn what extra training needs are to be provided to the trainees; facilitates trainings; identifies topics the trainees need reinforced - Coordinate training to be given by other trainers/professionals - Coordinate trainings that all CPS trainees receive during their training unit phase (e.g., training from the clinical consultation team) - Communicate to the JSA on the progress of CPS trainees - SDC may serve as interviewers at CPS Hiring Pools PREFERRED SKILLS The preferred candidate should possess the following: - Excellent communications skills - Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with diverse constituencies - Familiarity working with NYC's diverse communities - Knowledge of the NY State Connections comprehensive case management system, or other automated child welfare systems - Bilingual ability to communicate clearly in Spanish or other languages is considered a plus for this position To APPLY Please go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID# 783709. NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRES PERMITTED. NOTE: ONLY CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED. CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST SUPER - 52370 Qualifications A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and 30 semester credits toward a Master of Social Work or a graduate degree in a related field, and at least eighteen months of child welfare casework experience.

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