PRIDE Trainer - Bilingual

University of Illinois

School of Social Work

Located Statewide in Illinois

• Training Facilitation
  
  Facilitating a combination of in-person, virtual, and on-demand trainings based on approved DCFS caregiver curricula. Facilitating all three formats, adapting to varying training assignments depending on demand. Facilitate a training effectively in English and/or Spanish depending on the participants or the training assignment. Travel for in-person trainings is required at times. While efforts are made to limit travel within geographic regions, PRIDE is a statewide program and at times there may be statewide travel associated with training assignments.
• Data Management and Administrative Support
  
  Responsible for data entry, ensuring the timely submission of required paperwork, and managing workflows to meet deadlines. This includes reviewing and managing training schedules to avoid conflicting assignments and monitoring hours to ensure compliance with the 40-hour weekly limit based on their job classification. Submit payroll and travel documentation in accordance with UIUC payroll and mileage guidelines.
• Staff Development and Additional Responsibilities
  
  Participate periodically in staff development activities and meetings, supporting the ongoing growth of the team. They may also be assigned to individual, or group projects related to training, curriculum development, or other tasks that ensure the successful delivery of caregiver training programs. Travel for in-person workgroups, staff development, and staff meetings is required at times. While efforts are made to limit travel within geographic regions, PRIDE is a statewide program and at times there may be statewide travel associated with assignments, staff meetings, and/or staff development.

Bachelor's Degree. Bilingual fluency in both English and Spanish languages. A minimum of 5 years of recent experience as a licensed Foster and/or Adoptive Parent with knowledge of child welfare practices in Illinois, or 3 years of recent experience as a child welfare professional in a public or private child welfare agency with knowledge of child welfare practices in Illinois.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work. Experience as a trainer.

• Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise independent judgment; excellent communication skills and ability to follow oral and written instructions; Strong interpersonal, customer service, and active listening skills. Proficient in Zoom and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams), and PDF tools (Adobe, Acrobat Reader). Skilled in data entry and managing workflow to meet deadlines.