Training and Development Associate - School of Social Work

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The National Resource Center for Family Centered Practice in the University of Iowa School of Social Work seeks a Training and Development Associate to provide training support under the direction of the Training Director. The position oversees recovery coach training and continuing education programs for the Iowa Peer Workforce Collaborative, including advertising, maintaining registration files, following up with trainees, managing training classes, and applying for continuing education units through the Iowa Board of Certification. The role also supports recruitment and enrollment, trainee communications and progress monitoring, training material development, program data management, and evaluation and review of continuing education requirements. This is a 100% time, one-year specified-term position anticipated to begin as soon as possible. The role is located in Iowa City, Iowa, and requires statewide travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
One year of related administrative and program experience.
Excellent verbal communication skills, including positive interpersonal skills and experience leading and/or participating as a member of work teams and groups.
Strong attention to detail, ability to meet timelines, and ability to balance multiple tasks.
Proficiency with computer software applications, including email, spreadsheet, and word processing programs, and use of the internet to conduct research and locate resources.
Ability to travel statewide and hold a valid driver’s license; ability to meet University of Iowa Fleet Safety Program driving standards.
Knowledge of state and local resources for adults with mental illness.
Excellent written communication skills, including experience creating, writing, and editing educational or informational material.
Demonstrated experience with public speaking.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a State of Iowa-approved Peer Support Specialist Training Program.
Experience working in a team-based environment.
Experience providing peer support, one-on-one and/or through group facilitation.
Experience working with University of Iowa policies and procedures.
Experience teaching and/or providing training to adult learners.
Experience creating presentation materials, including PowerPoint, video embedding, and other presentation tools.

Responsibilities

Recruit, screen, and enroll applicants in Iowa Peer Workforce Collaborative trainings, including recovery coach, continuing education, ethics, and supervisor trainings.
Communicate with trainees, supervisors, and trainers to support and monitor progress, evaluate training, and coordinate training activities.
Create training materials, including flyers, handouts, and toolkit items.
Assist with data entry and management of program databases and related processes.
Assist in evaluating, designing, and reviewing continuing education requirements for peer professional development.
Oversee recovery coach training and continuing education programs, including advertising, maintaining registration files, following up with trainees, and managing training classes.
Apply for continuing education units through the Iowa Board of Certification.