Statewide Child Welfare Community Trainer
Company: University of Minnesota
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Apply for JobJob ID348582
LocationTwin Cities
Job FamilySupplemental Employee
Full/Part TimePart-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Job Code0001
Employee ClassCivil Service
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Position OverviewThis 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 Services' 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.
Trainer Job ResponsibilitiesClassroom Training: (75%)
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
About the Department
MN Child Welfare Academy Overview:The Center for Advanced Studies
in Child Welfare (CASCW) was established in 1992 with federal Title
IV-E funding and a grant from the Bush Foundation. The Center
brings the University of Minnesota together with county, tribal,
state and community social services in a partnership dedicated to
improving the lives of children and families involved with public
child welfare. Substantial funding for the Center continues to come
from federal Title IV-E funds and support from the University of
Minnesota, the College of Education and Human Development and the
School of Social Work. CASCW fulfills its mission by focusing its
efforts around three primary areas: Professional Education,
Outreach, and Research & Evaluation.Misson: To improve the
well-being of children and families who are involved in the child
welfare system by: educating human service professionals, fostering
collaboration across systems and disciplines, informing policy
makers and the public, and expanding the child welfare knowledge
base.Guiding Values: All children deserve competent and effective
child welfare services to promote safety, well-being and
permanencyEffective child welfare workers require continual
professional development that is financially, geographically and
culturally accessible. Effective child welfare training, education,
policy and evaluation is multidisciplinary, multicultural and
collaborative in nature. Child welfare evaluation informs policy
and practice resulting in better outcomes for children and
families. Policy makers and the public make effective decisions
when provided with current, relevant, and accurate child welfare
information.Department Overview:Founded in 1917, the School of
Social Work at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is the
oldest social work program in a public land-grant university. SSW
is a unit within the College of Education and Human Development,
one of the leading colleges of education and human development in
the country with programs and research in areas such as educational
psychology, child development, organizational leadership, family
social science, and disabilities. The School offers a number of
educational programs at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
Graduate degree programs include a PhD in social work, a Master of
Social Work, and a Master of Education in Youth Development
Leadership. At the undergraduate level, the School offers a
Bachelor of Science in Youth Studies, and minors in Family Violence
Prevention, Youth Studies, and Social Justice. For more information
please visit: http://www.socialwork.umn.eduCollege of Education and
Human Development Overview:The College of Education and Human
Development (CEHD), the third largest college and the University,
contributes to a just and sustainable future through engagement
with the local and global communities to enhance human learning and
development at all stages of the life span. We know diversity is
necessary to do our best work and foster our humanity. That's why
the CEHD community is collectively dedicated to cultivating an
inclusive and equitable environment, embracing and celebrating all
identities of our students, staff, and faculty. These values are
also a moral imperative requiring continuous proactive measures and
a firm stance against prejudice, discrimination, and systemic
injustice.
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this
position, please click the Apply button and follow the
instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an
online application for the position and attach a cover letter and
resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by
accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents
in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.*To request an
accommodation during the application process, please e-mail
employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).
Diversity
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity
and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its
employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is
committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying
identities and backgrounds.The University of Minnesota provides
equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and
employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national
origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance
status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or
gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U:
http://diversity.umn.edu.
Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful
completion of a background check. Our presumption is that
prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal
convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from
employment.
Please note: All employees at the University of Minnesota are
required to comply with the University's Administrative Policy:
COVID-19 Vaccination and Safety Protocol by either providing proof
of being fully vaccinated on their first day of employment, or
complete a request for an exemption for medical exemption or
religious reasons. To learn more please visit: .
About the U of M
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)The University of
Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research
universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and
professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and
research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant,
diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in
Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with
world-renowned health centers, international corporations,
government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service
organizations.
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