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https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11997636 PRIDE Trainer -
Bilingual
PRIDE Foster and Adoptive Parent Program
School of Social Work
Located in Central Illinois (Peoria, Bloomington, Springfield, and
LaSalle)
Job Summary
The PRIDE Trainer, as funded by the Illinois Department of Children and
Family Services (IDCFS), is responsible for facilitating trainings for
the PRIDE Foster and Adoptive Parent Training Program to prospective,
relative/fictive kin, licensed, and adoptive/sub guardianship caregivers
for the Learning and Development Unit within the Office of Learning and
Professional Development (OLDP).
Duties & Responsibilities
Facilitate a combination of 4 pre-service and in-service trainings a
quarter, which includes a minimum of 1 pre-service, 1 in-service and 1
online course a quarter using either instructor led/in-person, video
conferencing and online delivery methods. A minimum of 16 facilitated
pre-service/in-service trainings required annually. PRIDE Trainers will
adhere to teaching training curriculum, but are encouraged to share
experiences, stories and testimonies reinforcing training objectives.
The Trainer is responsible for follow-through, with required paperwork.
Quarterly, trainer skills will be observed, and trainers will
participate in coaching, staff development and workshop activities.
Responsible for reviewing training assignments to avoid overbookings and
monitoring work schedule, based on job classification and hourly/daily
work hours not to exceed a 40-hour work week. PRIDE Trainers are
responsible for submitting payroll and travel documentation according to
Manager\'s instructions to meet UIUC payroll and mileage submission
expectations.
Additional Physical Demands
Travel Required
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor\'s Degree Three or more years of experience as a PRIDE Trainer,
Foster and/or Adoptive Parent, or as direct service staff with a public
or private child welfare agency. Bilingual in Spanish.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Social Work
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Good organizational, problem solving/multitasking skills; innovative
thinking to develop new systems and strategies for effective workflow;
aptitude and skill level necessary for the use of independent judgement;
excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to follow
oral and written instructions; good customer service interpersonal
skills; strong verbal communication and active listening skills and
ability to perform data entry; computer literacy, including knowledge of
Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel); ability to operate standard
office equipment, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines and access to
PDF files (Adobe and Acrobat Reader).
Preferred: Knowledge of child welfare, 3 or more years as a Foster or
Adoptive/Guardianship Caregiver
Appointment Information
This is a part-time Academic Hourly position, appointed on a 12-month
service basis. The position is grant funded and several positions are
available statewide. Renewal is contingent upon availability of funds.
The expected start date is as soon as possible. Fully-remote or hybrid
work options may be considered for this position.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on July 17, 2024
(extended closing date). Interviews and hiring may be conducted before
the closing date due to this being a multi-hire search. Apply for this
position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this
posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu
will not be considered. For further information about this specific
position, please contact sw-hr@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the
application process, ple se contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer,
including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and
complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.
Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our
non-discrimination statement and find additional information about
required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures,
and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a
reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act
(2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests
may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by
contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for
Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing
accessibility@illinois.edu .
Requisition ID: 1018666
Job Category: Education & Student Services
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu