Congregate Care, Relative, Adoptive, and Foster Parent (CRAFT) Training Manager

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 79,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, housed in the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare, seeks a CRAFT Training Manager to lead training and professional development for Congregate Care staff and foster caregivers across Wisconsin. This role emphasizes leadership, curriculum planning, and statewide partnerships.

You will oversee the annual professional development calendar, coordinate trainers, manage communications, and guide program evaluation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in adult education, child development, family systems, child/family policy, social work or other field directly related to the responsibilities of the position.
• Professional experience with adult education, curriculum development, learning evaluation and/or other aspects of professional development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee professional development offerings statewide for training staff and foster caregivers.
• Develop and oversee partnerships with funders, agencies, and interstate collaborators.
• Supervise staff and coaching within the CRAFT program.
• Participate in WCWPDS-UWM management team and cross-program initiatives.

Skills

Adult education

Curriculum development

Learning evaluation

Professional development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Congregate Care, Relative, Adoptive, and Foster Parent (CRAFT) Training Manager

Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Outreach Program Manager

Job Duties

This position manages a key program of the Wisconsin Child Welfare Partnership for Professional Development-UW Milwaukee (WCWPDS-UWM) that is housed in the Dept. of Social Work in the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare. Its main function is to manage training and professional development for Congregate Care Staff, Relative, Adoptive, and Foster Parents throughout Wisconsin. This is a highly visible position with significant responsibility for team leadership, instruction, program and curriculum planning, and management of statewide partner relationships.

Key Job Responsibilities

35% Plan and oversee professional development/trainingofferings

• Oversee annual professional development calendar, including trainers and locations as needed
• Oversee marketing/communication
• Oversee evaluation processes
• Develop and lead projects/new curriculum

30% Develop and oversee funder, customer, and inter-state collaborations

• Develop and enhance partnerships with array of customer groups
• Lead and participate in statewide practice and strategic initiatives
• Oversee communication, reporting and project/budget planning with DCF and other funders

20% Supervise staff

• Coaching and develop CRAFT team
• Lead staff meetings

15% Participate on WCWPDS-UWM management team

• Collaborate with other WCWPDS management staff in creating and managing program procedures and solving problems as needed
• Collaborate with other WCWPDS programs on cross-program initiatives/offerings
• Lead/participate in management team development activities

Lead/participate on management team subcommittees as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in adult education,child development,familysystems,child/family policy,socialworkor other fielddirectly relatedto the responsibilities of the position
• Professional experience with adult education, curriculum development, learning evaluation and/or other aspects of professional development

Preferred Qualifications

• Experienceserving children, youth and/or families in home or out-of-homesetting
• Knowledge of early childhood development, child abuse and neglect,parenting practices, WIstatelicensingand training requirements for alternate caregivers
• Experience hiring,trainingand supervising professional staff

Target Salary Range

The target hiring range to $79,000 to $90,000 annually. Final salary offer will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Reasonable Accommodations

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Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

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Employment Authorization

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.