Child Welfare Trainer

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Documented experience delivering mandated child welfare curricula by instructing new and current DSS staff using structured, policy‑aligned training content.

• Experience facilitating group learning environments through leading small and large training groups and applying performance‑improvement strategies during instruction.

• Proven skill coordinating training logistics by organizing facilities, materials, equipment, and communications to ensure smooth execution of scheduled training events.

• Expertise providing technical assistance to county DSS agencies through communicating policy expectations, offering practice‑based guidance, and maintaining collaborative working relationships.

• Demonstrated experience researching child welfare standards and writing curricula that accurately reflect policy and practice, supporting standardized instruction across training audiences.
  
  
  
  

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Master's degree in a disciple specific to the program from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in the area of assignment, including two years in a supervisory or consultative capacity

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Bachelor's degree in a discipline specific to the program from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of experience in the area of assignment, including two years in a supervisory or consultative capacity

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

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