Social Worker Training and Development Specialist - (Aging & Adult Services)*
Apply NowCompany: County of San Bernardino, CA
Location: San Bernardino, CA 92404
Description:
Salary : $70,283.20 - $96,678.40 Annually
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-20014DAAS-01
Department: Human Services - Performance, Education, Resource
Opening Date: 03/29/2025
Closing Date: 4/11/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
Performance, Education & Resource Centers (PERC) is recruiting for a Social Worker Training and Development Specialist* who is responsible for planning, coordinating, assessing, and delivering training programs to professional social workers in the Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS). Duties may include but are not limited to: recommending, developing, and conducting training needs assessments; developing curricula, lesson plans, and training materials; developing and delivering training programs; and preparing and coordinating training schedules.
For more detailed information, refer to the job description.
*Official Title: Training and Development Specialist
Benefits Overview
HEALTH BENEFITS
PAID TIME OFF
RETIREMENT PERKS
DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long-Term Disability
Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Tuition Reimbursement
Click HERE for more Employee Benefits information
Flexible schedules may be offered contingent upon satisfactory work performance and as business needs dictate. 9/80 schedules are a privilege and availability may vary depending on work assignment.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, credit check, medical exam, including drug testing, prior to appointment.
Physical Requirements: Incumbents deliver classroom training on a regular basis which includes frequent and continuous walking and standing.
Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required. Employees will be required to make provisions for transportation. Mileage reimbursement may be available.
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
Option 1:
Education: Master's Degree from an accredited institution* in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Gerontology, or other behavioral science.
-AND-
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time experience providing professional social work case management services equivalent to a journey-level or higher in San Bernardino County (providing complex social work to assist seniors, dependent adults, and/or persons with a disability in enhancing their capacity for social functioning). Qualifying experience must have been obtained in a Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) or Area Agency on Aging (AAA). **Note: Experience as a Social Worker II Trainee is not considered qualifying.
Option 2:
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution* in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Gerontology or other behavioral science.
-AND-
Experience: Three (3) years of full-time experience providing professional social work case management services equivalent to a journey-level or higher in San Bernardino County (providing complex social work to assist seniors, dependent adults, and/or persons with a disability in enhancing their capacity for social functioning). Qualifying experience must have been obtained in a Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) or Area Agency on Aging (AAA). **Note: Experience as a Social Worker II Trainee is not considered qualifying.
Important Notes:
Desired Qualifications
Experience as a Social Service Practitioner II or higher and training experience with Adult Protectives Services (APS) and/or In-Home Support Services (IHSS) programs within San Bernardino County Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS)/Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) is highly desirable.
Selection Process
Examination 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 will not be reviewed.
Application Procedure:Complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00PM, Friday, April 11th, 2025.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
All communications regarding the application process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their email frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your Government Jobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from e-mail addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
If you require technical assistance, please click to review the Government Jobs , 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 the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an 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 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 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
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
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information provided on your Application and in your responses to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. Resumes will NOT be reviewed. Applicants will NOT be able to update their application materials or answers to the supplemental questionnaire once the application has been submitted. Note: Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
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QUALIFYING OPTIONS: Select which minimum requirement option you meet.
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EDUCATION: Indicate the highest level of education you have completed.
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EDUCATION: Indicate your conferred degree(s) and field of study (major). Note: Degree(s) and field of study must also be listed in the Education section of your application.If none, indicate "N/A."
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SOCIAL WORK EXPERIENCE: List your employer(s), specific program/division(s), and dates of employment as a Social Worker II (journey-level). Social Worker II Trainee experience is not considered qualifying.Example: Social Worker II, San Bernardino County, Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) - In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), 10/2021 - PresentNote: Experience must also be listed and clearly described in the work experience section of the application.If none, indicate "N/A."
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SOCIAL WORK EXPERIENCE: Describe your experience providing complex social work case management services to assist seniors, dependent adults, and/or persons with a disability in enhancing their capacity for social functioning. Include your employer(s), specific program/division(s), and job title(s).Note: Experience must also be listed and clearly described in the work experience section of the application.If none, indicate "N/A."
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CASE MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE: Describe your social work experience with responsibility for the following: case management; emergency response; conducting assessments; treatment planning; and type of assistance and/or intervention provided to clients. Note: Experience must also be listed and clearly described in the work experience section of the application.If none, indicate "N/A."
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TRAINING EXPERIENCE: Describe your experience conducting formal or informal training. Include your employer(s), job title(s), the size and composition (job seekers, staff, educational, etc.) of the audience, training topics, and duration of the training. Note: Experience must also be listed and clearly described in the work experience section of the application.If none, indicate "N/A."
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TRAINING AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE: Describe your experience with curriculum or materials development, including developing objectives and measuring performance outcomes. Include your employer(s), job title(s), the size and composition (job seekers, staff, etc.) of the audience, subject matter taught, group size, background or level of expertise of the participants, and duration of the training. Note: Experience must also be listed and clearly described in the work experience section of the application.If none, indicate "N/A."
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E-LEARNING AND VIRTUAL LEARNING PLATFORMS: Describe your experience utilizing e-learning and virtual learning platforms to develop training curriculum. In your description include your skill level and the duties you performed using these types of programs and platforms.Note: Experience must also be listed and clearly described in the work experience section of the application.If none, indicate "N/A."
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the work history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
Required Question
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-20014DAAS-01
Department: Human Services - Performance, Education, Resource
Opening Date: 03/29/2025
Closing Date: 4/11/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
Performance, Education & Resource Centers (PERC) is recruiting for a Social Worker Training and Development Specialist* who is responsible for planning, coordinating, assessing, and delivering training programs to professional social workers in the Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS). Duties may include but are not limited to: recommending, developing, and conducting training needs assessments; developing curricula, lesson plans, and training materials; developing and delivering training programs; and preparing and coordinating training schedules.
For more detailed information, refer to the job description.
*Official Title: Training and Development Specialist
Benefits Overview
HEALTH BENEFITS
PAID TIME OFF
RETIREMENT PERKS
- Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
- Vision: Employee Coverage
- Premium subsidies to offset health costs
- Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses
- Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
- 11 days accruable sick leave
- 15 paid holidays
- Perfect Attendance Leave
- Flexible work schedules (in some departments)
- Generous pension
- Retirement reciprocity may be available!
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation
- Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)
DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long-Term Disability
Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Tuition Reimbursement
Click HERE for more Employee Benefits information
Flexible schedules may be offered contingent upon satisfactory work performance and as business needs dictate. 9/80 schedules are a privilege and availability may vary depending on work assignment.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, credit check, medical exam, including drug testing, prior to appointment.
Physical Requirements: Incumbents deliver classroom training on a regular basis which includes frequent and continuous walking and standing.
Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required. Employees will be required to make provisions for transportation. Mileage reimbursement may be available.
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
Option 1:
Education: Master's Degree from an accredited institution* in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Gerontology, or other behavioral science.
-AND-
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time experience providing professional social work case management services equivalent to a journey-level or higher in San Bernardino County (providing complex social work to assist seniors, dependent adults, and/or persons with a disability in enhancing their capacity for social functioning). Qualifying experience must have been obtained in a Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) or Area Agency on Aging (AAA). **Note: Experience as a Social Worker II Trainee is not considered qualifying.
Option 2:
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution* in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Gerontology or other behavioral science.
-AND-
Experience: Three (3) years of full-time experience providing professional social work case management services equivalent to a journey-level or higher in San Bernardino County (providing complex social work to assist seniors, dependent adults, and/or persons with a disability in enhancing their capacity for social functioning). Qualifying experience must have been obtained in a Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) or Area Agency on Aging (AAA). **Note: Experience as a Social Worker II Trainee is not considered qualifying.
Important Notes:
- *Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside of the U.S. must be accompanied by an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service indicating equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.
- **Experience as a Social Worker II Trainee is not considered qualifying. Trainee and journey-level experience must be listed separately on the application.
Desired Qualifications
Experience as a Social Service Practitioner II or higher and training experience with Adult Protectives Services (APS) and/or In-Home Support Services (IHSS) programs within San Bernardino County Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS)/Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) is highly desirable.
Selection Process
Examination 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 will not be reviewed.
Application Procedure:Complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00PM, Friday, April 11th, 2025.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
All communications regarding the application process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their email frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your Government Jobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from e-mail addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
If you require technical assistance, please click to review the Government Jobs , 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 the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an 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 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 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
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
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information provided on your Application and in your responses to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. Resumes will NOT be reviewed. Applicants will NOT be able to update their application materials or answers to the supplemental questionnaire once the application has been submitted. Note: Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
- I have read and understand the above statement.
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QUALIFYING OPTIONS: Select which minimum requirement option you meet.
- Option 1: Master's degree in a behavioral/social science -AND- two (2) years of full-time experience providing professional social work case management services equivalent to a journey-level Social Worker II or higher in San Bernardino County within the Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) or Area Agency on Aging (AAA).
- Option 2: Bachelor's degree in a behavioral/social science -AND- three (3) years of full-time experience providing professional social work case management services equivalent to a journey-level Social Worker II or higher in San Bernardino County within the Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) or Area Agency on Aging (AAA).
- None of the above.
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EDUCATION: Indicate the highest level of education you have completed.
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- None of the above
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EDUCATION: Indicate your conferred degree(s) and field of study (major). Note: Degree(s) and field of study must also be listed in the Education section of your application.If none, indicate "N/A."
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SOCIAL WORK EXPERIENCE: List your employer(s), specific program/division(s), and dates of employment as a Social Worker II (journey-level). Social Worker II Trainee experience is not considered qualifying.Example: Social Worker II, San Bernardino County, Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) - In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), 10/2021 - PresentNote: Experience must also be listed and clearly described in the work experience section of the application.If none, indicate "N/A."
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SOCIAL WORK EXPERIENCE: Describe your experience providing complex social work case management services to assist seniors, dependent adults, and/or persons with a disability in enhancing their capacity for social functioning. Include your employer(s), specific program/division(s), and job title(s).Note: Experience must also be listed and clearly described in the work experience section of the application.If none, indicate "N/A."
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CASE MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE: Describe your social work experience with responsibility for the following: case management; emergency response; conducting assessments; treatment planning; and type of assistance and/or intervention provided to clients. Note: Experience must also be listed and clearly described in the work experience section of the application.If none, indicate "N/A."
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TRAINING EXPERIENCE: Describe your experience conducting formal or informal training. Include your employer(s), job title(s), the size and composition (job seekers, staff, educational, etc.) of the audience, training topics, and duration of the training. Note: Experience must also be listed and clearly described in the work experience section of the application.If none, indicate "N/A."
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TRAINING AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE: Describe your experience with curriculum or materials development, including developing objectives and measuring performance outcomes. Include your employer(s), job title(s), the size and composition (job seekers, staff, etc.) of the audience, subject matter taught, group size, background or level of expertise of the participants, and duration of the training. Note: Experience must also be listed and clearly described in the work experience section of the application.If none, indicate "N/A."
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E-LEARNING AND VIRTUAL LEARNING PLATFORMS: Describe your experience utilizing e-learning and virtual learning platforms to develop training curriculum. In your description include your skill level and the duties you performed using these types of programs and platforms.Note: Experience must also be listed and clearly described in the work experience section of the application.If none, indicate "N/A."
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
- I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
- I understand
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the work history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
- I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
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