Lead Simulations Facilitator, Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (IDCFS) Child Protection Training Academy (CPTA) at ISU
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois
Title: Lead Simulations Facilitator, Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (IDCFS) Child Protection Training Academy (CPTA) at ISU
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: School of Social Work
Campus Location: Normal, IL
Job Summary
The Lead Facilitator oversees and implements experiential learning, coaching, debriefing, and classroom instruction on behalf of the ISU School of Social Work in partnership with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services’ (IDCFS) Office of Learning and Professional Development.
The Lead Facilitator assists the Director(s) with day-to-day programmatic operations, curriculum planning, staff onboarding, and delivery of classroom and simulation material to support the experiential learning needs of IDCFS and private sector child welfare and child protection staff.
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
$70,000 - $74,000
Required Qualifications
1. Master’s degree in social work or human service-related discipline from an accredited college or university.
2. Four or more years combined direct service experience in child protection investigations or child welfare.
3. Evidence of effective instruction and/or service delivery with diverse populations
4. Demonstrated verbal, written communication, and organizational skills in a professional setting
Preferred Qualifications
1. 2+ Years of Training/Facilitation Experience with Adult Learners
2. Experience leading experiential (simulations) instruction
3. Experience modeling strengths-based feedback in a classroom setting
4. Experience delivering and/or developing evidence-based curricula
Work Hours
Generally Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Functional Expectations
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
2. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis
Proposed Starting Date
TBD
Required Applicant Documents
Resume, Cover Letter, Reference List
Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"
Special Instructions for Applicants
University Benefit Highlights:
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time
Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/
Contact Information for Applicants
TBD
Important Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.