EDUCATION AND TRAINING SPECIALIST - 60006900

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• EDUCATION AND TRAINING SPECIALIST - 60006900
• Date: Nov 3, 2026

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• Requisition No: 886937
• Agency: Children and Families
• Working Title: EDUCATION AND TRAINING SPECIALIST - 60006900
• Pay Plan: Career Service
• Position Number: 60006900

Salary

• $34,760.00 - $68.795.85 - Annually
• Posting Closing Date: 11/17/2026
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The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state of Florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency’s mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.

Within DCF, the

Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders.

Florida State Hospital (FSH) is a mental health treatment facility owned and operated by the State of Florida and is part of the Department of Children and Families. The department’s mission is to “work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.”

FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL IS A TOBACCO FREE FACILITY.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.

THIS ADVERTISEMENT WILL FILL MULITPLE POSITIONS.

This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as a Education and Training Specialist within Program Services. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities include

• Duties of this position requires the incumbent to have good balance and body mechanics.
• This position requires frequent (daily) bending, lifting pulling and squatting.
• The incumbent must possess, or be willing to, obtain certification as Instructor Level, in CPR and MANDT, within 6 months of hire.

This is professional work developing curriculum and delivering training to FSH and contracted employees, in a variety of settings. The duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Provides classroom instruction for various employee development programs to prevent new established employees for their role within FSH.
• Including, but not limited to: MANDT, CPR, documentation, all components of NEO, etc. Conducts in person, as appropriate, annual update or refresher training.
• Conducts all training in accordance with FSH and DCF Central Training office.
• Evaluate/monitor course content for effectiveness or needed edits/updates.

Monitor, collect and record data on attendance, participation, compliance, etc. on all offered sessions. Record data in the areas of online learning platform and/or within the appropriate database, shared drive, Teams folder, etc.

Responsible for coordination/development of monthly PDT training calendar and offered sessions. Provide notifications, at least once monthly, to all employees, and their supervisors, of those needing recertifications or those out of compliance for any in-person training.

• Operates, maintains operation and inventory of all electronic or audio-visual equipment.
• Responsible for inventory, resource materials and training aids.
• Responsible for upkeep and acquisition of training supplies.

• Monitor staff for retention of provided training. Notify appropriate personnel of any noted need for additional aids to assist learner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Knowledge of the principles of human behavior, learning, and communication.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of training or instruction.
• Ability to train individuals or groups of people.
• Ability to evaluate and analyze training data.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to training functions.
• Ability to prepare a variety of written training materials such as lesson plans, curricula or performance evaluations.
• Ability to assess training needs.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred and two years of professional experience in training, education, staff development, personnel or an agency program area.
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience.
• A doctorate from an accredited college or university can substitute for the required experience.
• Professional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the preferred college education.

Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety

• Include the supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities, as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of responding to qualifying questions and entering work history.

Benefits

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits.

Benefits

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US Citizen Requirement

Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.

Selective Service System Registration

• All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS).
• Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire

. For more information, please visit the SSS website:

Retiree Notice

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

Background Screening

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VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.

Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here

. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

• Location: CHATTAHOOCHEE, FL, US, 32324
• Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee
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