Child Prot Training Academy Simulations Learning Professional Development Facilitator
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Job Description
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.
Job Requisition ID:43226
Job Title: Child Welfare Staff Development Coordinator IV
Closing Date/Time: 03/14/2025
Agency:Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title:CHILD WELFA STAFF DEVEL COORD IV 07204
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $ 7066.00/month: Full Range $ 7066.00 $ 10326.00/Month
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU:RC062
Divpin: 163825
This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail fax hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number43226
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Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre applying to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something bigger something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
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Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized professional and energetic individual to serve as Child Protection Training Academy (Simulations) Learning and Professional Development Facilitator. Subject to administrative approval this position will plan conduct facilitate and manage highly specialized statewide/regional child welfare training courses and workshops consistent with performancebased training and quality improvement strategies relevant to the Agencys program and performance goals and outcomes for child safety wellbeing and permanency. The position will also provide ongoing support to assigned statewide/regional staff in the development of child welfare services training curricula and annual training plans utilizing a performance analysis process. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in working to ensure child welfare professionals receive the best possible training to enable them to do their jobs effectively. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan excellent benefits and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong leadership capabilities. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.
Essential Functions
- Serves as Child Protection Training Academy (Simulations) Learning and Professional Development Facilitator for an assigned geographic area.
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires completion of a bachelors 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to pass a background check.
- Requires ability to travel including overnight travel. Requires appropriate valid drivers license.
- This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor 20 CFS 404.1567 (c). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Monday Friday 8:30AM 5:00PM
Work Location: 607 E Adams St Springfield IL
Supervisor: Shelia Riley
Agency Contact: Anna DiPiazza
Email:
Phone #:
Posting Group: Social Services
This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the Apply button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
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If you have questions about how to apply please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
NonState employees: on Illinois.jobs2web click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
