Child Welfare Post Foundations Training Lead

Uvmjobs; Burlington, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

The University of Vermont is seeking a Child Welfare Post Foundations Training Lead to oversee statewide training under the VT CWTP, in collaboration with the DCF and UVM’s Social Work department. The role leads Training and Coaching Specialists, develops a competency-based curriculum, and ensures quality training across state agencies and community partners.

Hybrid work, occasional evenings/weekends, and a competitive pay range are offered with a focus on leadership and impact in child welfare

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or closely related field (required).
• Experience supervising teams is required.
• Demonstrated experience in adult learning curriculum development desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, supervision and oversight of Training and Coaching Specialists (TCSs) designing and delivering learning opportunities for Vermont’s child welfare workforce and partners.
• Develop, train, evaluate, coach and consult on a competency-based curriculum for state-wide training under VT CWTP.
• Collaborate with the Vermont Department for Children and Families and the University of Vermont Department of Social Work.

Skills

Adult learning curriculum development

Curriculum design & delivery

Leadership & communication

Training of trainers

Program evaluation

Child protection experience

Clinical licensure/clinical background

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Job description

Child Welfare Post Foundations Training Lead

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Advertising/Posting Title Child Welfare Post Foundations Training 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

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

Other Information

Special Conditions

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

FLSA Exempt

Union Position

Union Position Yes, UVMSU

Job Location

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/12/2026

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

Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled Yes

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

Position Information

Position Title

Posting Number

Posting Number S6352PO

Department

Position Number

Position Number 00023761

Percent of Full-Time

Percent of Full-Time 1.0

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5

Term (months per year)

Term (months per year) 12

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