Staff Training Instructor

The Job

Be an agent of change and make a difference in delivering health and wellness to millions of residents.

Join a team that is passionate about the services they provide and is committed to making a difference throughout San Bernardino County.

The Department of Behavioral Health, Workforce Education and Training Department (WET) and Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) Program are recruiting for Staff Training Instructors to plan, coordinate, assess, and deliver training to behavioral health staff, contract providers, first responders, and community partners. Staff Training Instructors develop curricula and course materials; establish objectives and determine course content, sequence, and delivery systems; deliver instruction and present information to audiences of all sizes and compositions; and develop evaluation instruments to measure effectiveness of training programs. Instructors confer with subject matter experts and program staff to determine training needs and ensure technical accuracy of training materials.

The WET program is designed to provide education and training to Behavioral Health employees and contract agency staff, as well as address the workforce development needs of the mental health system throughout San Bernardino County. The purpose of WET is to improve the system of care and ensure that the services provided to the community are of the highest possible quality.

The CIT program is a community partnership between law enforcement and other community partners to enhance intervention skills for personnel within these entities while interacting with mental health consumers and family members. During the trainings, attendees are presented with a wide variety of training topics, such as the sign and symptoms of mental illness, developmental disabilities, verbal de-escalation skills, psychiatric medications, police suicide and suicide by cop, and community resources.

For additional details, please refer to the Staff Training Instructor job description.

The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is responsible for providing mental health and substance use disorder services to county residents who are experiencing major mental illness or substance use related issues. DBH provides mental health and substance use disorder prevention and treatment services to all age groups, with a primary emphasis on treating children/youth who may be seriously emotionally disturbed, adults who are experiencing a serious and persistent mental illness, and individuals who are experiencing substance use disorders. DBH also provides an array of outreach/engagement, prevention, and early intervention services. DBH's core values are service, integrity, accountability, and trust.

DBH is a unique County Department comprised of eight (8) direct service areas: Community Outpatient and Transitional Age Youth Services; Children and Youth Collaborative Services; Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Services; 24-Hour and Specialty Services; Adult Justice Involved and Diversion Services; Medical Services; Community Engagement and Equity Services; Office of Patients' Rights and five (5) indirect service areas: Administrative and Fiscal Services; Public Relations and Outreach Services; Program Support Services; Disaster and Safety Unit; Office of Compliance. The Department currently has a workforce in excess of 1000 positions and an approximate $700 million-dollar annual budget.

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The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout the Department.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting and medical exam, which may include drug and/or TB testing. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent U.S. resident.

Travel: Travel throughout the County is required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation. Must possess and maintain a valid California driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance for the individual providing the transportation.

Sponsorship: Please note 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

Candidates must meet ALL of the following requirements:

Education: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in English, education, business/public administration, communication, organizational development, computer science, criminal justice, healthcare administration, social/behavioral science, or related field of study.

Note: A list of completed college coursework or copy of legible transcripts MUST be provided if the applicant does not possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in one of the qualifying fields listed above.

Substitution: Up to 15 semester (23 quarter) units of the required coursework may be substituted for one (1) year of military experience, which included training and/or community outreach/recruiting responsibilities or serving as military police.

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Experience: Two (2) years of full-time experience within a behavioral health, or social services, setting performing any of the following: Community Outreach, Curriculum Development or Training Coordination.

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One (1) year of experience conducting informal/formal trainings and/or presentations.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have experience in public speaking and training public safety or other public agency personnel, and community based organizations. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and collaboration skills, crisis de-escalation skills, and extensive experience with Microsoft Office.

Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation.

Selection Process

Application Procedure : There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience , as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.

Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score. Be sure to clearly describe your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE 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 computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: S an Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF reader) within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click HERE for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .

Administrative Services Unit

The County of San Bernardino 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 voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

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

Closing Date/Time: 10/18/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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