EXPANDED SCOPE
FOR
SOCIAL SERVICES TRAINING SPECIALIST OC
1.
ENSURING EFFECTIVE
INTER/INTRA AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS- These questions test for understanding
of techniques for interacting effectively with individuals and agencies, to
educate and inform them about topics of concern, to clarify agency programs or
policies, to negotiate conflicts or resolve complaints, and to represent one's
agency or program in a manner in keeping with good public relations practices.
Questions may also cover interacting with the staff of one's own agency and/or
that of other agencies in cooperative efforts of public outreach or service.
2.
PREPARING WRITTEN
MATERIAL-
These questions test for the ability to present information clearly and
accurately, and to organize paragraphs logically and comprehensibly. For some
questions, you will be given information in two or
three sentences followed by four restatements of the information. You must then
choose the best version. For other questions, you will be
given paragraphs with their sentences out of order. You must then
choose, from four suggestions, the best order for the sentences.
3.
PRINCIPLES AND
PRACTICES OF STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING- These questions
test for the knowledge and abilities used to develop and deliver training. They
address topics such as the assessment of training needs; instructional design;
training methods and techniques; the use of training aids, materials, and
technology; motivation; learning theory; classroom management; the evaluation
of learning outcomes; and the usage of training-related data.
4.
MANAGEMENT OF
STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS- These questions test for the
knowledge and abilities used to manage staff development and training programs.
They address issues such as guiding and assessing the design, development, and
implementation of training courses; selecting, supervising, and evaluating
trainers and/or vendors; assessing the outcomes of training courses and
programs; and understanding and optimizing the relationship between the staff
development and training program and the organization as a whole.
The New York State Department of Civil
Service has not prepared a test guide for this examination. However, candidates
may find information in the publication 'General Guide to Written Tests'
helpful in preparing for this test. This publication is available on line at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/testguides.cfm
USE OF CALCULATORS IS ALLOWED