Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Development & Facilitation Specialist, Alliance for Child Welfare Excellence

University of Washington Medical Center•Washington, DC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Alliance for Professional Development, Training, and Caregiver Excellence (The Alliance) is a partnership between the UW School of Social Work; Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF); Eastern Washington University School of Social Work; UW Tacoma School of Social Work and Criminal Justice; and Partners for Our Children. The Alliance works to increase the capacity of Washington’s social workers, partners and foster caregivers to support community wellness. We provide education and programs in a variety of modalities so that each adult learner can retain the skills needed to continue to succeed. The mission of the Alliance is, “Through innovative and accessible training and supports, we empower those caring for and serving families and communities to provide anti-racist, culturally relevant, trauma-informed service.” Learn more at https://risewiththealliance.org/. The Alliance’s work spans throughout Washington State and has team members throughout the state. Because of this, many of our roles are hybrid and require both remote and in-person work. The Alliance works within the University of Washington School of Social Work (SSW). At SSW, we commit ourselves to promoting social and economic justice for poor and oppressed populations and enhancing the quality of life for all. We strive to maximize human welfare through education, research, and public service. We embrace our position of leadership in the field of social work and join in partnership with others in society committed to solving human problems in the twenty-first century. The Alliance and the School of Social Work have an outstanding opportunity for one Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Development and Facilitation Specialist. The ICWA Development and Facilitation Specialist is an integral part of the Partnership in providing professional development for DCYF employees, licensed and relative caregivers, tribal staff, and community partners. The ICWA Development and Facilitation Specialist designs, develops, delivers, and maintains curriculum and training materials/resources for identified audiences in caregiving and workforce fields located throughout the state. Curriculum and training resources are based on knowledge, values and skills learning objectives. Curriculum is developed to support both in-person and web-based training. Alliance Development and Facilitation Specialists provide learning facilitation, using in-person, online, and other identified and innovative learning modalities. This position builds and maintains key relationships with Tribes, DCYF agency, and community partners and represents the Alliance in various meetings requiring the individual to have excellent interpersonal and diplomacy skills. This position requires working a flexible schedule of days, evenings, and weekends. This position requires regular, frequent in-person facilitation up to 30% of the time, which may require statewide travel depending on location.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work
At least 3 years of related work experience in training, curriculum development, social services or Tribal relations.
Knowledge of the principles and theory of adult learning and experience applying them to learner centered curriculum, materials and group facilitation
Knowledge of training presentation and facilitation methodologies and techniques
Experience facilitating diverse learning groups
Knowledge of the regional social, economic and environmental issues, differences and disparities which might affect the way in which training is offered and presented.
Experience in working with Tribes, Indigenous communities and Indian families, including those with lived experience of power and powerlessness in social service, child welfare and protective services
Knowledge of Indian child welfare practice in Washington State and national issues and practice standards
Demonstrable working understanding of the Indian Child Welfare Act, Tribal sovereignty, and impacts of colonization on Indigenous families, safety and risk assessment, family preservation, principles of family-centered and child-focused practice, and principle and strategies for family engagement
Ability to work cooperatively with peers, supervisors, program managers to achieve organizational goals.
Ability to make reasonable judgments in a complex and changing organizational environment
Expertise in building relationships with clients, staff and community partners; modeling and mentoring professional interactions and sharing constructive feedback leading to desired programmatic results and better outcomes for children and families.
Ability to utilize research in the areas of child welfare, social work practice, the impacts of trauma and systemic racism in curriculum development and facilitation
Experience working directly with Tribes, Indigenous families, foster parents or other caregivers in their caretaking role, or personal experience as a foster parent or kinship caregiver

Responsibilities

Develop curricula and facilitate trainings: Work in partnership with Tribal, state, caregiving, and community professionals to review and revise existing learning materials, and develop new and innovative curriculum and supporting materials.
Apply effective adult learning methodologies and techniques in developing curriculum and training resources using measurable objectives and innovation evaluative measures.
Participate in on-going curriculum content and delivery reviews, evaluations, and observations to ensure that materials and content are accurate, effective, and meet the training needs of the audience and external partners.
Work directly with other Alliance staff, contractors and community partners in the creation of effective implementation and facilitation of curriculum.
Master facilitation skills for varied and diverse learners, including workforce, caregivers, lay advocates and others to ensure that measurable outcomes in values, knowledge and skill acquisition are being achieved.
Facilitate both in-person and virtual offerings.
Facilitate small and large group discussions while applying classroom management principles for diverse learners.
Understand and apply effective techniques to ensure outcomes are achieved.
Coordinate evaluation, education, training and coaching activities statewide
Prepare and adapt materials from accepted professional and educational sources for staff use in on-the-job training
Study and review state of the art informational materials concerning best practices, new training methods and techniques
Facilitate education and training logistics when needed
Participate and collect evaluation and outcome data
Network with local community agencies to promote and leverage resources in carrying out the Alliance mission and values
Work as a statewide team within the UW SSW Alliance in fulfilling and maximizing its mission, vision, and guiding principles, and specifically in curriculum development and delivery of training for child welfare and partner agencies
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, colleagues and partners
Participate in statewide workgroups related to all levels of trainings or other related topics
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

UW employees also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

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