CFS Training and Development Specialist*

CFS Training and Development Specialist*

Salary

$73,112.00 - $103,084.80 Annually

Location

San Bernardino, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-20014CFS-01

Department

Human Services - Performance, Education, Resource

Opening Date

10/24/2026

Closing Date

11/6/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Job

Performance, Education & Resource Centers (PERC) is recruiting for a Training and Development Specialist who will be responsible for developing and delivering training programs for social work professionals within San Bernardino County Children and Family Services (CFS). Duties include supporting training initiatives; conducting training needs assessments; developing curricula, lesson plans, and training materials; conducting training evaluations and analysis; and preparing and coordinating training schedules in collaboration with CFS and regional child welfare training academy.

For more detailed information, refer to the Training and Development Specialist job description.

• Official Title: Training and Development Specialist

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)

Flexible schedules may be offered contingent upon satisfactory work performance and as business needs dictate. 9/80 schedules are a privilege and availability may vary depending on work assignment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, medical exam, including drug testing, prior to appointment.

Physical Requirements: Incumbents deliver classroom training on a regular basis which includes frequent and continuous walking and standing.

Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required. Employees will be required to make provisions for transportation. Mileage reimbursement may be available.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Candidate must meet one (1) of the following options:

Option 1:

Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited institution* in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Gerontology or other behavioral science.

• AND-

Experience: Three (3) years of full-time experience providing professional social work services equivalent to a journey-level Social Service Practitioner II (SSP II) or higher (providing complex social work to assist individuals or families in enhancing their capacity for social functioning). Qualifying experience must have been obtained in a California state or county Department of Children and Family Services (CFS), Child Protective Services (CPS), or child welfare services agency.

Option 2:

Education: Masters Degree or higher from an accredited institution* in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Gerontology or other behavioral science.

• AND-

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time experience providing professional social work services equivalent to a journey-level Social Service Practitioner II (SSP II) or higher (providing complex social work to assist individuals or families in enhancing their capacity for social functioning). Qualifying experience must have been obtained in a California state or county Department of Children and Family Services (CFS), Child Protective Services (CPS), or child welfare services agency.

Substitution: Up to one (1) year of formal or informal training with experience supporting some aspects of training, education, or organizational development activities in a professional work environment can substitute for one (1) year of CFS experience.

Important Notes:

• Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. MSW degrees or coursework must be approved by the Council on Social Work Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside of the U.S. must be accompanied by an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service indicating equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Experience must be equivalent to the journey-level Social Service Practitioner II classification in San Bernardino County or above. Experience as a Social Service Practitioner I (trainee class) is not considered qualifying. Trainee (SSP I) and journey-level (SSP II or higher) experience must be listed separately on the application.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience as a Social Service Practitioner II or higher
• Training and curriculum development experience utilizing instructional design techniques is highly desirable

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire.

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00PM, Friday, November 6, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:

If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans Preference:

Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans Preference Information (Download PDF).

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.

Administrative Services Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits* for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

• Retirement benefits subject to change.

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INSTRUCTIONS: The information provided on your Application and in your responses to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. Resumes will NOT be reviewed. Applicants will NOT be able to update their application materials or answers to the supplemental questionnaire once the application has been submitted. Note: Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

• I understand.

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QUALIFYING OPTIONS: Select which minimum requirement option you meet.

• Option 1: Bachelors degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Gerontology or other behavioral science -AND- three (3) years of full-time experience providing professional social work services equivalent to a journey-level Social Service Practitioner II (or higher) within a California state or county Department of Children and Family Services, Child Protective Services, or child welfare services agency.
• Option 2: Masters Degree (or above) in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Gerontology or other behavioral science -AND- two (2) years of experience providing professional social work services equivalent to a journey-level Social Service Practitioner II (or higher) within a California state or county Department of Children and Family Services, Child Protective Services, or child welfare services agency.
• Substitution: I possess Up to one (1) year of formal or informal training with experience supporting some aspects of training, education, or organizational development activities in a professional work environment which is being substituted for one (1) year of CFS experience.
• None of the above

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EDUCATION: Indicate the highest level of education you have completed.

Note: Be sure to list your degree information, including field of study (major/minor), in the Education section of your application.

• Masters degree (or above)
• Bachelors degree
• None of the above

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CHILD WELFARE SERVICES EXPERIENCE: Do you have full-time experience providing professional social work services equivalent to a journey-level Social Service Practitioner II (or higher) within a California state or county Department of Children and Family Services (CFS), Child Protective Services (CPS), or child welfare services agency?

• Yes
• No

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QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE: Describe your qualifying experience as a journey-level Social Service Practitioner II (or higher) in a California state or county CFS, CPS, or child welfare services agency. Include your responsibility for the following: case management; emergency response; conducting psychosocial assessments; treatment planning; and type of assistance and/or intervention provided to clients. Indicate knowledge of Family to Family, AB 636, and Teaming/Collaboration strategies.

Include your employer(s) and job title(s) where experience was gained.

If no experience, indicate "N/A."

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CULTURAL AWARENESS: Describe your experience related to addressing the unique needs of various cultures in case management and case planning strategies.

If no experience, indicate "N/A."

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TRAINING EXPERIENCE: Do you possess formal or informal training experience, which includes experience supporting aspects of training, education, or organizational development in a professional setting?

• Yes
• No

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TRAINING EXPERIENCE: If you indicated possessing formal or informal training experience as noted above, describe your experience conducting formal or informal training. Include your employer(s), job title(s), the size and composition (parents, staff, etc.) of the audience, training topics, and duration of the training.

If no experience, indicate "N/A."

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CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT & INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN: Describe your experience with curriculum or materials development, including developing objectives and measuring performance outcomes. Include instructional design techniques and methods used to develop training materials.

Include your employer(s), job title(s), the size and composition (parents, staff, etc.) of the audience, subject matter taught, group size, background or level of expertise of the participants, and duration of the training.

If no experience, indicate "N/A."

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E-LEARNING & VIRTUAL LEARNING PLATFORMS: Describe your experience utilizing e-learning and virtual learning platforms to develop training materials and curriculum. In your description, include software programs used, your skill level, and duties performed using these types of programs and platforms.

Include your employer(s) and job title(s) where experience was gained.

If no experience, indicate "N/A."

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the above.

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For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. To access the guide, download the Gmail Filter Setup Instructions (PDF). Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.

Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your www.governmentjobs.com (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

• I understand

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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