NEOGOV · 6 hours ago
Training and Development Specialist (MA5) - Statewide
Multiple Locations Statewide, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$6,414/mo - $8,628/mo
3+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a dynamic individual to join the Child Welfare Programs and Practice team as a Training and Development Specialist. This role is responsible for training and coaching Youth and Family Meetings (YFM) facilitators and ensuring the fidelity of the Evident Change program across various Child Welfare regions in Washington state.
GovernmentSoftwareHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyGovTech
Responsibilities
Develop, plan, and conduct training for Youth and Family Meeting (YFM) facilitation
Coordinate scheduling of training throughout the state
Train YFM participants (case managers, supervisors, staff) regarding their roles in YFMs
Monitor the progress of employees throughout the training program to ensure they meet requirements
Create training and update attendance in the Learning Management System (LMS)
Observe, assess, and analyze trainers for the fidelity of YFM facilitation and provide coaching to facilitators
Collaborate with the program manager, other trainers, and QA/CQI analyst to develop observation tools for ongoing assessment
Observe YFM consultants across the state and provide written feedback and coaching
Consult with HQ program managers, staff, regional leads, and others about program improvements, policy changes, reviews, and data plans
Qualification
Required
Nine (9) years of progressively responsible experience administering, developing, supervising, delivering family and child-related social services, delivering training, or facilitating team meetings
A Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, social science, business administration, public administration, public health, health administration, or a related field AND (5) five years of progressively responsible experience in planning, administering, developing, supervising, or delivering family and child-related social services, delivering training, or facilitating team meetings
A Master's degree in social work, psychology, social science, health care, or a related field AND (3) three years of progressively responsible experience, administering, developing, supervising, or delivering family and child-related social services, delivering training, or facilitating team meetings
Exhibits a relentless commitment to anti-racism and addressing diversity, disproportionality, and inequity in child and family-serving systems
The ability to take action to learn and grow
The ability to take action to meet the needs of others
Preferred
Experience with state and federal statutes and WACs related to child protection, confidentiality, and child welfare
Experience with DCYF child welfare programs and policies
Demonstrated understanding of the importance of cross-system coordination and communication
Experience with training others
Experience with participating in or facilitating family meetings
Demonstrated understanding of confirmatory bias or selective thinking in decision-making and knowledge of best practices that challenge bias
Demonstrated knowledge of other community agency programs that impact service delivery to children and families
Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.
Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165 or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
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