Salary/Position Classification

• $60,000 - $65,000 annual, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): Yes

Purpose of Position

The mission of the College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines (CNPD) is to provide excellent and collaborative education, scholarship, and service to advance human well-being for all, with an emphasis on rural and underserved populations.

The college consists of the departments of Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, Social Work and the Children & Family Services Training Center (CFSTC). The CFSTC is seeking a full-time training coordinator.

The Training Coordinator facilitates the delivery of professional training; develops curricular materials, provides technical assistance to service providers, and provides training to human service professionals and para-professionals in the child welfare service delivery system. The Training Coordinator will work with a professional team on staff to coordinate the delivery and facilitation of training activities.

This position will work extensively with state child welfare partners and foster care providers, adoptive parents and kinship providers as well as non-profit human service providers.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 30% - Conduct Training & Provide Consultation Activities Related to Training
  • Design, prepare and deliver training programs, workshops and presentations specifically for foster parents, adoptive families and kinship caregivers, as well as for professionals/para-professionals involved in child welfare services.
  • Collaborate and consult with state child welfare administration and partners to ensure training aligns with current policies, initiatives and service priorities.
  • Provide expert consultation to child welfare service providers on the development, adaptation and delivery of caregiver training.
  • Utilize diverse training methods and multi-media resources, including online platforms, distance learning technologies and pre-recorded training modules to increase accessibility and engagement.
  • Develop and implement outcome-based evaluation tools to assess the effectiveness of caregiver training, including participant skill development and training quality.
• 30% - Coordinate, Facilitate and Manage Training Activities
  • Design, plan and manage targeted training programs aligned with identified needs of foster, adoptive and kinship caregiver populations.
  • Collaborate with North Dakota child welfare administration, state child welfare agencies, licensing bodies and other stakeholders to coordinate training schedules, content and program goals.
  • Conduct training needs assessments with recipient groups and tailor content to address the unique challenges and roles of caregivers in the child welfare system.
  • Recruit and support contract trainers, including negotiating terms and providing ongoing guidance and oversight to ensure training fidelity and quality.
  • Contribute to grant reporting by providing regular updates, data and narrative summaries to the CFSTC Director.
  • Assist with policy development related to training program implementation and participant support, including reimbursement policies.
• 30% - Develop Curriculum and Training Materials
  • Create, adapt or enhance written and audiovisual training materials rooted in evidence-based, trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices relevant to foster care, adoption and kinship care.
  • Develop training curricula and materials that effectively leverage technology and media tools to support varied learning styles and accessibility.
• 10% - Special Project Assistance
  • Lead or support special projects that enhance the knowledge base and resources available to foster, adoptive and kinship caregivers.
  • Participate in child welfare task forces, advisory groups and committees to support systemic improvements in caregiver training and support.
  • Conduct applied research or surveys to inform training practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of child welfare training systems.

Required Competencies

• Organizational and presentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working independently and as a member of a team
• An understanding of training techniques and child welfare service delivery

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work
• Licensed to practice social work in North Dakota or license eligible
• 5 years of experience in child welfare services, with experience specifically in working with foster care providers, adoptive parents and/or kinship providers
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to travel occasionally (1-2 days per month)
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work
• Experience as a trainer
• Experience with North Dakota human service system.

To Apply

Please include a cover letter and resume with your application.