CLINICAL TRAINING SPECIALIST

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To assess, plan, coordinate and implement training programs focusing on clinical/social service topics; to conduct ongoing assessment of staff training needs specific to clinical and social service topical areas; to implement the core curriculum for social service staff; to recruit, train and supervise the work of in-house trainers who implement training programs on clinical and social service topics; to develop new training programs; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Work is performed under the supervision of an administrative superior with latitude for the exercise of independent judgement; work is reviewed on an ongoing basis and upon completion for results obtained and conformance with agency policies and procedures.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, supervises, coordinates and reviews the work of a technical and clerical staff, students assigned to the unit during field placements, and in-house trainers conducting training related to clinical and social service topics.

To assess, plan, coordinate and implement training programs focusing on clinical/social service topics; to conduct ongoing assessment of staff training needs specific to clinical and social service topical areas.

To recruit, train and supervise the work of students or in-house trainers engaged in developing and conducting comprehensive orientation and in-service training programs focusing on clinical and social service training topics.

To implement core curriculum for all social service line staff by developing, coordinating, monitoring and conducting training programs of a clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic nature.

To conduct and/or oversee on-site training events at regional locations.