Senior Training and Learning Facilitator - School of Social Work

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, IL•Urbana, IL

32d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provide staff and services required to provide professional, administrative and support function, including but not limited to the development, design, delivery, management, support and/or evaluation of wide array of training programs and technical training support as mandated by state law and administrative rules, federal court order, federal Title IV-B and Title IV-E. Play an integral part in leading specialized projects, assisting with Training and Learning Facilitator observations and team coordination.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in any combination of education, psychology, social work, training, or online training course design and development.
Four (4) or more years of experience in one or more specialized fields of child welfare practice, including Child Welfare Intake, Child Protection Investigation, Intact Family Services, Permanency/Foster Care Services, Licensing and other related direct or indirect service practice.
Possession of a current Illinois Child Welfare Employee Licensure (CWEL) in accordance with state requirements.
High level of critical thinking and knowledge of the child welfare system, both public and private.
Ability to manage multiple, interdependent serial projects while balancing resources and managing time efficiently and effectively.
Ability to travel to various regions in the event of an emergency circumstance.
Ability to be proactive and anticipate problems or barriers.
Problem solver and seek help when necessary.
Complex vocabulary and writing style.
Classroom management skills and the ability to provide quality assessment of other's work and skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Social Work or related field.
Two (2) or more years of documented experience conducting job training in a public or private child welfare training organization.

Responsibilities

As a member of a specialized Statewide Training Team, independently develops and conducts assigned pre-service and in-service training programs for Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (IDCFS). Represents and is a member of the Office of Learning and Professional Development within the Pre-/In-Service Division. At various statewide locations, conducts training on IDCFS policy and practice, as illustrated in IDCFS Rules, Procedures and various established pre-service and in-service training curricula.
Provides training management feedback reports on all matters related to the performance of duties that include, but are not limited to the following: employee attendance and performance while in trainingÍ¾ reports on incidents, illness, injuries/accidents that may occur in the classroomÍ¾ identification of additional employee training needsÍ¾ systemic and other employee and/or Department performance issues which arise that need management/trainee's supervisory attention. May assist agency management and administration in evaluating employee job performance while in training, for purposes of recruitment, selection and retention. During consultation with trainee's supervisor and staff, discuss problems and issues that impact job performance and assist in identifying ways of meeting job performance expectations.
Provide leadership and project management for assigned special projects. May assist with team observations and facilitating team meetings.
Additional duties may include submitting bi-monthly reports, tutoring individuals who have failed reviews, close roster within 48 hours of course completion and completing weekly entries in the Time and Effort Reporting System (TERS) to and travel to various regions for emergency assignments.
Other duties as assigned.