Child Welfare Foundations Training Team Lead

University of Vermont; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont in Burlington is seeking a Child Welfare Foundations Training Team Lead to provide leadership, supervision and oversight of Training and Coaching Specialists delivering learning opportunities for Vermont’s child welfare and youth justice workforce and their caregivers.

The role focuses on developing, training, evaluating, coaching and consulting on a competency-based curriculum for the VT CWTP.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or closely related field required.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience required.
• Desirable: experience in adult learning curriculum development and training of trainers.
• Desirable: program evaluation experience.
• Experience in child welfare, youth justice, substance abuse, or adoption is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, supervision and oversight of Training and Coaching Specialists (TCSs) designing and delivering learning opportunities for Vermont’s child welfare and youth justice workforce, caregivers, and allied community partners.
• Develop, train, evaluate, coach and consult on a competency-based curriculum for the VT Child Welfare Partnership (VT CWTP).
• Collaborate with VT DCF Family Services Division and UVM Social Work to implement training initiatives.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Curriculum development

Adult learning

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Job description

Position Details

Advertising/Posting Title | Child Welfare Foundations Training Team Lead

Posting Summary | Provide leadership, supervision and oversight of Training and Coaching Specialists (TCSs) designing and delivering various learning opportunities for Vermont’s child welfare and youth justice workforce, caregivers, and allied community partners. TCSs develop, train, evaluate, coach and consult on a competency-based curriculum for state-wide training and education of the VT Child Welfare Partnership (VT CWTP) that falls under the research, outreach, and educational guidelines of Title IV-E of the Social Security Act. The (VT CWTP) partnership is a collaboration between the Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF) Family Services Division and the University of Vermont Department of Social Work.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) | Master’s degree in social work or closely related field and previous supervisory experience required.

Desirable Qualifications | A candidate that has some of the following qualifications would be preferred:

Demonstrated experience in adult learning curriculum development, design and delivery. Experienced trainer in evidenced informed/based curricula specific to child welfare workforce, child protection professionals and caregivers Strong leadership skills, including communication skills, conflict management skills and experience implementing systems change initiatives. Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and training of trainers Experience with program evaluation Experience working in child protection, youth justice, substance abuse and adoption Clinical licensure or strong clinical background in working with families involved in the child welfare system, including foster, kin and adoptive caregivers. Experience providing supervision and/or program management of 2-4 years

Anticipated Pay Range | $79,000 - $83,000

Special Conditions | A probationary period may be required, Contingent on continued funding, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), Travel to and from worksites required, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy

FLSA | Exempt

Union Position | No

Posting Details

Job Location | Burlington, Vermont, United States

Job Open Date | 10/12/2026

Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) |

Open Until Filled | Yes

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.

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Position Information

Position Title | Outreach Prgm Mgmt MG2 X

Posting Number | S6353PO

Department | Social Work Outreach/53055

Position Number | 011692

Percent of Full-Time | 1.0

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE | 37.5

Term (months per year) | 12

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Documents Needed to Apply

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application