Extra Help Error Reduction Training (ERT)

University of Illinois Springfield•Springfield, IL

22h

About The Position

The University of Illinois Springfield is hiring an Extra Help Error Reduction Training (ERT) professional to assess errors in investigations and design, develop, and deliver error-reduction trainings on behalf of the DCFS Office of the Inspector General (OIG). The role focuses on adolescent-related investigations and the development of virtual EIDM training materials and sessions. The position pays $75 per hour and is not eligible for benefits. The position requires approximately 10% travel, which may be needed to provide trainings.

Requirements

Master's degree.
Understanding of DCFS and child welfare systems.
Skills in child welfare research, curriculum writing, and creating training scenarios.
Ability to work with a team to develop an approach to child welfare training.
Ability to understand and apply research to investigations conducted by the Office of the Inspector General.
Ability to develop training scenarios based on investigations.

Responsibilities

Review prior OIG investigations involving adolescents and assess errors and potential interventions for the adolescent population.
Research approaches used by other states.
Research the Forward Together SAFE Model and its use in the Division of Child Protection for possible inclusion in the EIDM Model.
Create EIDM training materials using OIG death cases.
Write training vignettes based on OIG death cases.
Incorporate DCFS tools into EIDM trainings, including the bruising poster, burns poster, Home Safety Checklist, and CANTS 65 A.
Create pre- and post-training surveys for EIDM trainings.
Explore the feasibility of collaborating with SIU and the UIS Sims training lab on a cross-training pilot project, including potential topics and curriculum, projected participant numbers, and the number and timing of training sessions.
Conduct virtual EIDM trainings according to a schedule developed with ERT staff.
Meet monthly with ERT staff to discuss curriculum-development progress.