LEARNING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINER

State of Illinois • East Saint Louis, IL

36d • Onsite

About The Position

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus. Serves as Learning and Professional Development Trainer for Southern Region.

Requirements

• Requires completion of a bachelor's degree in social work, a related human services field, criminal justice, criminal justice administration, or law enforcement.
• Requires three years of professional experience conducting training presentations in a business, government, or adult learning setting, or a related environment.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of experience managing or conducting child protection services/investigations.
• 2 years of experience managing or conducting child welfare services in a public or private organization.
• 2 years of experience developing and implementing training initiatives in a public or private organization.
• 2 years of experience serving in a liaison capacity for a public or private organization.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and makes recommendations for staff development and training policies, regulations, and procedures.
• On a statewide level, plans, prepares, and coordinates staff conferences, seminars, etc.
• Coordinates, coaches, and supports assigned statewide central office and regional staff in the technical and professional aspects of their job performance for the purpose of staff development and remediation.
• Attends and provides input into work groups concerning policy, procedures, curriculum, and special projects.
• Analyzes data on the performance of Department training programs and initiatives and prepares qualitative reports.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees