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Training Specialist
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Regular Full-time
Job Number
17038
Department
Childrens Assessment Center
Opening Date
07/28/2026
Closing Date
8/25/2026 4:13 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants
200
Position Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
Presents trainings for partner agency staff, outside agencies, professionals and the general community on child sexual abuse-related issues, including the technology environment in which it thrives and its prevention.
Make public appearances on behalf of The Children's Assessment Center ("The CAC").
Training presentations
Speak publicly about The CAC and deliver face-to-face trainings to educate the public, community, parents, educators and partners on the services The CAC provides and related topics.
Deliver prepared presentations on the prevention of child sexual abuse throughout Harris County to adults and youth.
Develop relationships with community members, churches, schools, camps, corporations and other organizations who want or need child abuse trainings for staff, volunteers or other adults.
Coordinate continuing education trainings for professionals in the field of child sexual abuse and related programs.
Maintain continuing education records to ensure The CAC meets all continuing education requirements from state and national certification agencies
Assist in setting up audio visual and technical needs in the training center
Update training log for accurate reporting of data from the training department
Manage room usage of the training center
Create announcements and advertisements for upcoming trainings.
Update The CAC and Harris County Websites with training announcements.
Support The CAC on site Activity Center when needed and have direct contact with children between the ages of newborn to 17 years old.
Engage and establish rapport with children as they await services at the CAC.
Prepare monthly Training Newsletter
Other duties as assigned
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
Requirements
Education:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Skilled and engaging trainer with a background in social service or a related field.
Must have a working knowledge of the latest technological trends.
Excellent organizational and communication skills within diverse communities are a must.
The successful candidate must be available to provide presentations on workdays, nights and weekends, and have reliable transportation.
Licensure:
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Bachelor's Degree program in the field of child development, social work or education preferred.
Minimum of one year experience teaching and training adults and youth preferred.
Knowledge of the dynamics of child sexual abuse and child advocacy is a plus.
Bilingual, written and oral, in Spanish Preferred
General Information
Position Type and Hours:
Full Time
40 hours per week
Additional Information:
Criminal and CPS background check required prior to hiring and E-Verify upon hiring.
Upon receiving a conditional Offer of Employment, all applicants are screened for the presence of illegal drugs.
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Retirement Savings Benefit
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the Countys behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
www.benefitsathctx.com
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Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position? Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.
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If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major?
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Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.
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Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience teaching and training adults and youth? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your applications employment history)
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Please provide details about your verifiable experience teaching and training adults and youth. Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your applications employment history) Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.
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Are you bilingual in English and Spanish? If yes, do you consider yourself fluent?
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This role requires a Valid Drivers License (Texas upon hire) Do you have a Valid Drivers License?
Required Question
Employer Harris County
Address 1111 Fannin St
Ste. 600
Houston, Texas, 77002
Phone 713-274-5445
Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx