Statewide Child Welfare Community Trainer | University of Minnesota Twin Cities Job at University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN

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  • University of Minnesota Twin Cities
  • Minneapolis, MN

Job Description

Position Overview

This position is fully funded by sponsored funds, and is a short-term position that will provide training to Minnesota social workers.

This position is an open hire for trainers to support statewide training of child welfare professionals. Previously part of Department of Human Servicesâ™ Child Welfare Training System (MCWTS), community trainers/writers are now being hired as Temp Casual employees of the University of Minnesota, Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW). Through partnership, DHS and the CASCW will provide the development and implementation of training. The partnership, called The Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy, will continue to provide high quality, culturally responsive, competency-based training to county and tribal child welfare professionals. Trainers and curriculum writers are hired to address core values and best practice models in alignment with the Minnesota Child Welfare framework for competent child welfare practice. Curricula topics are identified through the Academy. Trainers are hired to train curriculum in alignment with the Minnesota Child Welfare framework for competent child welfare practice. Trainers hired are expected to deliver content as outlined in the specified curriculum. Training sessions will be delivered based on county and tribal training needs.

The University of Minnesota encourages a healthy work life balance for employees. CEHD is committed to an excellent employee experience, offering a flexible work environment that meets the needs of students, staff, faculty, and the communities we serve. Flexible work arrangements may include flexibility in schedule and/or work location. Please note that 100% remote work requires approval prior to offer. 

Job Responsibilities

Classroom Training (75%)

  • Provide interactive training to child welfare professionals
  • Interact with learners to enhance growth and development

Classroom Preparation (20%)

  • Review and prepare curriculum content for training days
  • Review any student prerequisite or course assignments
  • Prepare training rooms as necessary for training (room set up, computer/projector set up, etc.)

Training of Trainers/Feedback/Coaching (5%)

  • Work with the Academy in Training of Trainers (TOT) sessions
  • Actively participate in feedback and coaching sessions with Collaborative staff
  • Actively incorporate recommendations and feedback from TOTs and coaching sessions

Required Qualifications

  • MSW or related degree and three or more years of training experience
  • Knowledge, skills and ability to integrate culture and diversity into curriculum development and/or classroom facilitation
  • Ability to effectively engage the various learning styles of classroom participants.
  • Skill in receiving and incorporating feedback and coaching
  • Strong and timely communication skills
  • Strong skill in collaboration
  • Travel state-wide

Preferred Qualifications

  • Classroom training of teaching
  • Extensive knowledge of child welfare practice in Minnesota
  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications and current classroom technology

About University of Minnesota Twin Cities

The University of Minnesota, founded in the belief that all people are enriched by understanding, is dedicated to the advancement of learning and the search for truth; to the sharing of this knowledge through education for a diverse community; and to the application of this knowledge to benefit the people of the state, the nation, and the world.

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Job Tags

Temporary work, Casual work, Immediate start, Remote job, Flexible hours,

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