LEARNING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINER
Vacancy has expired
East St Louis, IL
| Employer: | Illinois Department of Children & Family Services |
| Category: | Nonprofit - Social Services |
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We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome Reasonable Accommodation Statement The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application. Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation. Sponsorship for Employment The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status). To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Disclosure of Salary Information In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant's wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant's wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials . Date: Apr 18, 2024 Location: East St Louis, IL, US, 62201 Job Requisition ID: 37156 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. Agency : Department of Children and Family Services Title: Child Welfare Staff Development Coordinator IV (Learning & Professional Development Trainer) - East St Louis Closing Date/Time: 05/02/2024 Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,583/month; Full Range $6,583 - $9,929/month Job Type: Salaried County: St. Clair Number of Vacancies: 1 Plan/BU: RC062 REQ #: 37156 PUC: 90682110 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.com 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. Position Overview The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and energetic individual to serve as Learning and Professional Development Trainer. Subject to administrative approval, this position will plan, conduct, facilitate, and manage highly specialized statewide/regional child welfare training courses and workshops consistent with performance-based training and quality improvement strategies relevant to the Agency's program and performance goals and outcomes for child safety, well-being, and permanency. The position will also provide on-going 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. Job Responsibilities 1. Serves as Learning and Professional Development Trainer for Southern Region 2. Initiates and makes recommendations for staff development and training policies, regulations, and procedures 3. On a statewide level, plans, prepares, and coordinates staff conferences, seminars, etc. 4. 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 5. Attends and provides input into work groups concerning policy, procedures, curriculum, and special projects 6. Analyzes data on the performance of Department training programs and initiatives and prepares qualitative reports 7. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above Minimum Qualifications 1. Requires completion of a bachelor's degree in social work, a related human services field, criminal justice, criminal justice administration, or law enforcement 2. Requires three years of professional experience conducting training presentations in a business, government, or adult learning setting, or a related environment Preferred Qualifications 1. 2 years of experience managing or conducting child protection services/investigations 2. 2 years of experience managing or conducting child welfare services in a public or private organization 3. 2 years of experience developing and implementing training initiatives in a public or private organization 4. 2 years of experience serving in a liaison capacity for a public or private organization Conditions of Employment Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm Work Location: 10 Collinsville Ave, East St Louis, Illinois, 62201 Agency Contact: Chelsea Vance Email: chelsea.vance@illinois.gov Posting Group: Social Services Supervisor: Vacant 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. If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees - a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. Non-State employees should log in on the using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account. 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 Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com - click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website. The main form of communication will be through email. 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