ISU DCFS CPTA Simulation Facilitator
ISU DCFS CPTA Simulation Facilitator
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ISU DCFS CPTA Simulation Facilitator
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal Illinois
Title: ISU DCFS CPTA Simulation Facilitator
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: School of Social Work
Campus Location: Normal IL
Job Summary
Illinois State University is seeking 2 full-time staff for a new innovative collaboration with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services known as the Child Protection Training Academy. The ISU simulation training program will advance the Departments commitment to experiential learning for child welfare professionals through the use of simulated learning environments that support the application of knowledge values and skills acquired through training. These are full-time 12-month term with renewal contingent upon job performance and programmatic need.
Primary function Summary: Facilitators are responsible for providing coaching support and training before and during the simulation experience to child welfare professional staff including new and new DCFS investigators placement workers and intact workers.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Training support for Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) personnel
Facilitation of simulated learning
Simulation Environment Manipulation
Additional Information
Illinois State University is the oldest public university in the state of Illinois. While initially founded as a teachers college the University now boasts academic programs in 123 disciplines 78 undergraduate and 45 masters degree programs. In addition the University offers 10 doctoral and 42 graduate certificate programs.
This premier institution has partnered over the years with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services through the Center for Child Welfare and Adoption Studies the Permanency Enhancement Project and the DCFS Youth-in-College programs. The Graduate School provides a Master of Social Work degree option with a specialization in Child and Family studies which has a concentration in child welfare practice. This longstanding commitment to the professional development of child welfare professionals child welfare research and promotion of equity for the children and families served by the child welfare system serves as the basis for this new endeavor to provide simulation experiences for child welfare professionals.
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
$59000-$63000
Required Qualifications
1. Bachelors degree from an accredited college of university in human services.
2. At least 2 years combined Illinois direct service experience in child protection investigations and/or child welfare.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Two years of teaching experience or previous trainer/facilitation experience is preferred.
2. Masters degree in Social Work or Human Services preferred.
3 Three or more years combined Illinois direct service experience in child protection investigations and/or child welfare.
Work Hours
Generally Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Position occasionally requires work beyond regular office hours. Position also requires occasional in-state travel for meetings training and collaborations with other training sites.
Functional Expectations
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
2. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis
4. Prepare written reports
5. Work effectively with a team of professionals
Proposed Starting Date
August 2025
Required Applicant Documents
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Reference list for three professional references
Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on Apply
Special Instructions for Applicants
University Benefit Highlights:
- Insurance benefits including health dental vision and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time
Additional University Benefit information including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here: Information for Applicants
Doris M. Houston Ph.D.
Principal Investigator and Co-Director Child Protection Training Academy (CPTA)
Associate Professor School of Social Work
(Social Work Office)
(Sim Lab)
Important Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable an employment history review based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
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Department
School of Social WorkIllinois State University is seeking 2 full-time staff for a new innovative collaboration with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services known as the Child Protection Training Academy. The ISU simulation training program will advance the Departments commitment to experiential learning for child welfare professionals through the use of simulated learning environments that support the application of knowledge values and skills acquired through training. These are full-time 12-month term with renewal contingent upon job performance and programmatic need.
Current Opportunities
Department
School of Social WorkIllinois State University is seeking 2 full-time staff for a new innovative collaboration with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services known as the Child Protection Training Academy. The ISU simulation training program will advance the Departments commitment to experiential learning for child welfare professionals through the use of simulated learning environments that support the application of knowledge values and skills acquired through training. These are full-time 12-month term with renewal contingent upon job performance and programmatic need.
Employment Type
Full Time
