What are the responsibilities and job description for the CHILD PROT TRAINING ACADEMY (SIMULATIONS) LEARNING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FACILITATOR position at State of Illinois?
DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.
Job Requisition ID : 43226
Job Title : Child Welfare Staff Development Coordinator IV
Closing Date / Time : 03 / 14 / 2025
Agency : Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title : CHILD WELFA STAFF DEVEL COORD IV - 07204
Skill Option : None
Bilingual Option : None
Salary : Anticipated Starting Salary : $ 7,066.00 / month : Full Range $ 7066.00 - $ 10,326.00 / Month
Job Type : Salaried
Category : Full Time
County : Sangamon
Number of Vacancies : 1
Plan / BU : RC062
Divpin : 16-3825
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement / labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 43226
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No matter what state career you're looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule - flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and energetic individual to serve as Child Protection Training Academy (Simulations) Learning and Professional Development Facilitator. Subject to administrative approval, this position will plan, conduct, facilitate, and manage highly specialized statewide / regional child welfare training courses and workshops consistent with performance-based training and quality improvement strategies relevant to the Agency’s program and performance goals and outcomes for child safety, well-being, and permanency. The position will also provide on-going support to assigned statewide / regional staff in the development of child welfare services training curricula and annual training plans, utilizing a performance analysis process. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about children and interested in working to ensure child welfare professionals receive the best possible training to enable them to do their jobs effectively. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong leadership capabilities. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.
Essential Functions
- Serves as Child Protection Training Academy (Simulations) Learning and Professional Development Facilitator for an assigned geographic area.
- Initiates and makes recommendations for staff development and training policies, regulations, and procedures.
- On a statewide level, plans, prepares, and coordinates staff conferences, seminars, etc.
- Coordinates, coaches, and supports assigned statewide central office and regional staff in the technical and professional aspects of their job performance for the purpose of staff development and remediation.
- Attends and provides input into work groups concerning policy, procedures, curriculum, and special projects.
- Analyzes data on the performance of Department training programs and initiatives and prepares qualitative reports.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Conditions of Employment
Work Hours : Monday - Friday 8 : 30AM - 5 : 00PM
Work Location : 607 E Adams St Springfield, IL 62701-1634
Supervisor : Shelia Riley
Agency Contact : Anna DiPiazza
Email : anna.di-piazza@illinois.gov
Phone # : 312-814-1222
Posting Group : Social Services
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources :
State employees : Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees : on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses :
Salary : $7,066 - $10,326
