Trainer

Job Posting

The LADCFS+UCLA Academy of Workforce Excellence (AWE) is an ongoing contract with the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Families (DCFS), whereby universities in Los Angeles County with master's degree programs in social work provide training to DCFS Employees. The contract also provides curriculum design and development as well as professional development to DCFS staff at various levels on different child welfare topics, including but not limited to State Wide Standardized content for New Social Workers.

The Trainer/Consultant for UCLA is part the LADCFS+UCLA Academy of Workforce Excellence (AWE) which is an ongoing contract with the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Families (DCFS), whereby universities in Los Angeles County with master's degree programs in social work provide training to new and current employees at DCFS, particularly new hire Children's Social Workers (CSWs), current CSWs, and Supervising Social Workers (SCSWs), as well as public health nurses (PHNs), managers and administrators, case aides, and other stakeholders. Master's degree in social work or closely related field, expertise in child welfare and training (live and virtual) experience as well as strong project management skills, interpersonal, presentation, collaboration, and facilitation skills are required. The trainer/consultant also develops curriculum on a variety of child welfare topics present to DCFS employees at various levels within the organization as well as assist in delivering Seminars to DCFS Interns. This position reports to the Center Director but is expected to perform at a high degree of professionalism and autonomy.

UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

At least 5 years of experience in a child welfare setting; definitive knowledge of public child welfare social work practice (Required)

Demonstrated Training and Curriculum Development experience. (Preferred)

Strong interpersonal, teaming, collaboration skills (Required)

Demonstrated work ethic, personal responsibility for completion of work independently. (Preferred)

Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theory and ability to apply it in training delivery. (Required)

Excellent communication, presentation, engagement, and facilitation skills. (Preferred)

Familiarity with Los Angeles DCFS policy and procedures, practice, mission, and practice model. (Preferred)

Commitment to diversity and cultural humility, culturally competent practice. (Required)

Excellent administrative, writing, and coordination skills (Required)

Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multi-task, and handle multiple assignment in short time frames. (Required)

Excellent writing, editing, grammatical skills as well as familiarity with powerpoint, excel, word and computer savvy. (Required)

Graduation from college with a major in political science, economics, public administration, business administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (Required)

Bachelor's Degree Graduate from college with major in political science, social science or related field. (Required) And

Master's Degree Master's in Social Work or related field. (Required) Or

Other Type of Degree LCSW or DSW (Preferred)

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

E-Verify Check: The position is funded by federal contracts/subcontracts requiring UCLA to notify job applicants that an E-Verify check will be conducted and the successful candidate(s) must pass the E-Verify check.

Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

COVID and Flu Vaccinations: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation.

Schedule: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Union/Policy Covered: 99-Policy Covered