EDUCATION AND TRAINING SPECIALIST - 60037653

Requisition No: 876790 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: EDUCATION AND TRAINING SPECIALIST - 60037653

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60037653 

Salary:  $1,538.48 / Biweekly Attachment B 

Posting Closing Date: 06/04/2026 

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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 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.