LEARNING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINER

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

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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

1. Requires ability to pass a background check
2. Requires ability to travel, including overnight travel
3. Requires possession of a valid driver’s license
4. Requires ability to lift up to 25 lbs

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Work Location: 10 Collinsville Ave, East St Louis, Illinois, 62201
Agency Contact:  

Chelsea Vance

Email:

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. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses: