University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Implementation Coach and Training Technician - FISP
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois, us, 61803
Implementation Coach and Training Technician - FISP
School of Social Work – Workforce Development , University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, located statewide in Illinois.
Job Summary As a member of a specialized statewide child welfare training team, work collaboratively with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (IDCFS) and community partners to provide training, coaching, and professional development to child welfare agency staff and supervisors. This will include initial awareness and post‑training reinforcement related to the Illinois Core Practice Model, effective child welfare agency leadership development, and other key IDCFS initiatives. Facilitate and, when needed, develop trainings, lead learning groups, and provide ongoing field support to enhance learning transfer and reinforce application from the training environment to field operations.
Duties & Responsibilities
Train, coach, and professionally develop child welfare agency staff and supervisors through individual coaching, group learning, and formal training on leadership, and promote collaborative partnering with external child welfare community service providers and collateral entities. Provide child welfare field support, including conducting regular and frequent meetings with individuals and small cohorts within field offices, agencies, or client residences.
Co‑lead and/or participate in workgroups such as attending and coordinating meetings, drafting and disseminating notes/reports, reporting out to staff and management, and collaborating closely with Field Implementation Support Program Managers in curriculum design, content research, revisions and enhancements.
Utilize assigned IDCFS/UIUC equipment and software, webinar and virtual platforms, Microsoft Office products, SharePoint, Excel, Qualtrics/SurveyMonkey, D‑Net, and the IDCFS Learning and Development Center LMS. Perform other related duties to further the unit’s mission as assigned.
Travel Requirements Statewide travel required.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited institution with coursework in Social Work, Psychology, or another recognized professional degree in human services.
Professional experience of three (3) or more years in a public‑sponsored, agency‑based child welfare setting within a state system or its community partner agencies, providing direct child welfare casework services.
Two (2) of those years must include responsibility for supervision of child welfare direct service staff and/or management of child welfare services.
Experience with learning methodologies such as coaching, transfer of learning, group facilitation, motivational interviewing, and curriculum development.
Preferred Qualifications
Eligibility for appropriate state license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Working knowledge of effective leadership, organizational change management, and implementation science.
Established training, coaching and transfer of learning methodologies.
Motivational interviewing, case study and clinical case presentation methodologies.
Established evidence‑informed child welfare practices and clinical interventions related to trauma and child maltreatment.
Child and adolescent development, diagnosis and comorbidity issues, and other behavioral health issues.
Knowledge of the Illinois Core Practice Model, family‑centered, trauma‑informed, strength‑based practice.
Knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion philosophy and practice.
Strong leadership and critical thinking/problem‑solving.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, writing skills and ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
Appointment Information This is a 100% full‑time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12‑month basis. Start date as soon as possible after the search posting closes. Hybrid work may be considered. Minimum salary $68,000 – $71,000. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information Applications must be received by
6:00 pm Central Time, January 12, 2026 . Submit via the Apply Now button on the posting or via https://jobs.illinois.edu. Upload cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. For additional information, contact SW‑HR@illinois.edu or 217‑333‑2137.
Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, and Tuition Waivers. This position is eligible for benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request reasonable accommodations. For details, see the required employment notices and posters or contact accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition and Job Details Requisition ID: 1033869
Job Category: Professional and Administrative
Job Function: Other
Industries: Higher Education
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Job Summary As a member of a specialized statewide child welfare training team, work collaboratively with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (IDCFS) and community partners to provide training, coaching, and professional development to child welfare agency staff and supervisors. This will include initial awareness and post‑training reinforcement related to the Illinois Core Practice Model, effective child welfare agency leadership development, and other key IDCFS initiatives. Facilitate and, when needed, develop trainings, lead learning groups, and provide ongoing field support to enhance learning transfer and reinforce application from the training environment to field operations.
Duties & Responsibilities
Train, coach, and professionally develop child welfare agency staff and supervisors through individual coaching, group learning, and formal training on leadership, and promote collaborative partnering with external child welfare community service providers and collateral entities. Provide child welfare field support, including conducting regular and frequent meetings with individuals and small cohorts within field offices, agencies, or client residences.
Co‑lead and/or participate in workgroups such as attending and coordinating meetings, drafting and disseminating notes/reports, reporting out to staff and management, and collaborating closely with Field Implementation Support Program Managers in curriculum design, content research, revisions and enhancements.
Utilize assigned IDCFS/UIUC equipment and software, webinar and virtual platforms, Microsoft Office products, SharePoint, Excel, Qualtrics/SurveyMonkey, D‑Net, and the IDCFS Learning and Development Center LMS. Perform other related duties to further the unit’s mission as assigned.
Travel Requirements Statewide travel required.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited institution with coursework in Social Work, Psychology, or another recognized professional degree in human services.
Professional experience of three (3) or more years in a public‑sponsored, agency‑based child welfare setting within a state system or its community partner agencies, providing direct child welfare casework services.
Two (2) of those years must include responsibility for supervision of child welfare direct service staff and/or management of child welfare services.
Experience with learning methodologies such as coaching, transfer of learning, group facilitation, motivational interviewing, and curriculum development.
Preferred Qualifications
Eligibility for appropriate state license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Working knowledge of effective leadership, organizational change management, and implementation science.
Established training, coaching and transfer of learning methodologies.
Motivational interviewing, case study and clinical case presentation methodologies.
Established evidence‑informed child welfare practices and clinical interventions related to trauma and child maltreatment.
Child and adolescent development, diagnosis and comorbidity issues, and other behavioral health issues.
Knowledge of the Illinois Core Practice Model, family‑centered, trauma‑informed, strength‑based practice.
Knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion philosophy and practice.
Strong leadership and critical thinking/problem‑solving.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, writing skills and ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
Appointment Information This is a 100% full‑time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12‑month basis. Start date as soon as possible after the search posting closes. Hybrid work may be considered. Minimum salary $68,000 – $71,000. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information Applications must be received by
6:00 pm Central Time, January 12, 2026 . Submit via the Apply Now button on the posting or via https://jobs.illinois.edu. Upload cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. For additional information, contact SW‑HR@illinois.edu or 217‑333‑2137.
Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, and Tuition Waivers. This position is eligible for benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request reasonable accommodations. For details, see the required employment notices and posters or contact accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition and Job Details Requisition ID: 1033869
Job Category: Professional and Administrative
Job Function: Other
Industries: Higher Education
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