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.

The Community Trainer position (Temp/Casual, 0001) is a University employee positioned in the Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW) at the School of Social Work. CASCW has joined the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) in a joint project to co-create and operate the Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy (MNCWTA). The Community Trainer serves as a critical member of the integrated teams of DCYF and the University.

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. In some cases, classes are held over Zoom, using your personal technology. Typically training schedules are set six months in advance.

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

• B.A. or B.S. with at least two years of experience in training and facilitation
• Ability to effectively engage the various learning styles of classroom participants
• Travel state-wide
• Open to receiving and incorporating feedback and coaching
• Work closely with co-facilitators to ensure a brave learning environment for all participants

Preferred Qualifications

• MSW or related degree
• Ability to deliver curricula, and effectively engage with learners, impacting diverse backgrounds, communities, identities, and abilities
• Extensive knowledge of child welfare practice in Minnesota
• Provide robust, culturally competent conversation that addresses the needs and the children across Minnesota

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, Remote job, Flexible hours,

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