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Training Officer/ Child Welfare Worker (Hybrid)

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
S20.00$21.00/hr. on w2
United States, Tennessee, Memphis
Dec 22, 2025
Job Title: Training Officer/ Child Welfare Worker (Hybrid) Location: Knoxville, Tennessee, 37921 Pay Rate:$21.00/hr. on w2 without benefits Duration: 6+ months Hours/Day: 37.5 Note: Hybrid Position (Travel Required) Job Description: The Tennessee Department of Children's Services is seeking passionate individuals for the role of Training Officer. This position delivers Pre-Service and Specialty training to newly hired Department staff. Candidates should have direct child welfare experience, strong training skills, and a commitment to trauma-informed care and the Department's Practice Model. Role & Responsibilities Deliver Pre-Service Training covering: Fundamentals of Child Welfare Program-specific content (CPS, Foster Care, Juvenile Justice) Trauma-informed case management practices The Department Practice Model & Practice Wheel (Engagement, Teaming, Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Tracking, Adjusting) Self-care strategies & Motivational Interviewing Facilitate Mentor Certification Programs Proctor assessments and support evaluation processes Participate in Case Panel Presentations and Simulation Lab activities (location dependent) Provide technical assistance for virtual training delivery Use Microsoft Teams and other digital platforms for training Collaborate with training team and leadership to ensure quality and consistency Travel required (under 75 miles each way, no overnight) Minimum Qualifications 1 year direct child welfare field experience (case management, investigations, foster care, juvenile justice) 1 year training delivery/adult education/staff development experience Proficiency in Microsoft Teams and virtual training tools Strong communication, facilitation, and organizational skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Bachelor's Degree Preferred Qualifications Training experience in government or human services Certification/coursework in trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, or adult learning principles Work Conditions Regional travel for in-person training Hybrid environment with remote and on-site responsibilities