Position Description

The Department of Social Services is recruiting to establish a Supervising Staff Trainer eligible list. This is an open recruitment and eligible County department employees are encouraged to apply.

Please follow this link to view the job announcement and apply. You are encouraged to share the link with anyone interested in applying.

NOTE: APPLICATION DEADLINE IS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2024, AT 11:59P.M.

SUPERVISING STAFF TRAINER
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Examples of Duties

Supervise, plan, assign and review the work of subordinate staff; set job standards and evaluate job performance; approve time off requests, interview applicants and makes recommendations for hire; provide subject matter technical assistance and guidance.Plan, coordinate, monitor and evaluate all training completed through the Staff Development Unit.Assess, plan, schedule, coordinate and manage the provision of contracted training from outside sources or subject matter experts.Analyze operations, trends, outcomes, processes and systems to determine and respond to changes required in agency and training unit policies and procedures; assist in or develop practical implementation strategies in preparation of training, and make recommendations for administrative policies and procedures development and implementation.Meet with training staff and program managers to determine training priorities, assign staff, and assess the needs associated with the provision of training to department staff.Consult with trainers in resolving personnel issues and problems.Serve as trainer back-up for Staff Trainers.Monitor the effectiveness of training by observing training staff and consulting with department managers and supervisors regarding the effectiveness of training efforts; take corrective action as required.Identify issues that arise in the performance of work; report accuracy and errors in programs and collaborate with trainers on training methods to resolve same.Maintain files and prepares reports on departmental activities; submits required reports to State of California to justify training budget.Provide technical expertise to staff and management.
Thorough knowledge of:
The functions of two or more public assistance programs; policies, regulations and laws governing eligibility determination and criteria.Principles and practices of leadership and personnel management including supervision, organization, planning, scheduling, training, evaluation and input to hiring and the disciplinary process.Principles and techniques of curriculum development and employee training, teaching methods and aids, and the nature of the adult learning process.Computer software used by public assistance programs and the computer software used throughout the agency.Agency and County goals, policies and procedures.Provisions of the rules, regulations and laws pertaining to confidentiality as they relate to public assistance and public assistance agencies.Multicultural and diversity issues and related training to address these issues.
Skill and Ability to:
Train and/or personally design, develop, facilitate and evaluate specialized in-service trainings, engage trainee involvement in the learning process and effect successful transfer of learning to the job.Supervise a unit of subordinate staff and effectively address/resolve personnel issues. Provide technical expertise coaching, mentoring and corrective assistance or action to subordinate staff.Develop, manage and administer training contracts with outside vendors.Plan, organize and coordinate training activities and schedules for staff training unit.Analyze and assist the training staff with training needs and develop effective training programs to accommodate these needs.Prepare and/or assist the training staff in the preparation of lesson plans, manuals, handbooks and other training materials.Analyze, interpret, explain and apply complex regulations, procedures and laws to departmental expectations of client interactions.Demonstrate active listening skills; communicate ideas and information effectively both orally and in writing, and speak effectively and/or make presentations and provide training before large groups and training staff.Develop methods to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs.Prepare reports; speak and write clearly, concisely and effectively; reason logically and creatively.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, management, committees, vendors and representatives of other groups and organizations during the course of work.Operate a personal computer to include utilizing standard business software and a broad range of specialized computer software specific to public assistance programs utilized throughout the Agency.

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Minimum Qualifications
The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above may be acquired through various types of experience, education or training, typically:

Two years of staff training experience in a classification such as a Staff Trainer II or Social Work Supervisor with Monterey County or equivalent classification in a California Social Services county.

Additional Information

• The ability to speak, read, and write Spanish in addition to English would be an asset in this position but is not required.
• Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid CA Driver License for the class vehicle driven.
• The Department of Social Services will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
• Monterey County, like all employers, is required to verify an employee's right to work in the United States. Accordingly, on the first day of employment, employees must have and show those documents that verify their legal right to work in the United States. Examples of accepted documentation are a U.S. Passport or Alien Registration Card, or a driver's license and Social Security Card, or a driver's license and U.S. Birth Certificate.
• Additionally, our agency requires a valid social security card in order to process employee paychecks. Accordingly, on the first day of employment, employees must have and show this document.
• Government agencies accessing US government information, which includes federal tax information must ensure that background investigation requirements for all agency employees and contractors that have access to federal tax information are consistent with the IRS background investigation requirements for access to federal tax information. A background check may be required if the position requires access to these types of records. Background requirements consist of three components which include, fingerprinting, citizenship verification, and local law enforcement checks. Applicable agencies must conduct an investigation during the time of hire and ensure an investigation is conducted 10 years from the date of the previous background investigation for each employee that has access to federal tax information.

http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet

Closing Date/Time: 10/17/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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