Training Specialist

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Chapel Hill (NC); Remote; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive local discounts

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid leave

Health, life and retirement plans

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Training Specialist to design and deliver curricula for child welfare training statewide. The role involves both in-person and online instruction, aligning with quality standards and policies.

This fully remote position requires regular travel to training centers across North Carolina, with overnight stays as needed. The candidate will develop courses, manage schedules, and collaborate with a team to improve practice and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required or foreign degree equivalent, or relevant alternative with experience.
• Candidates must be able to travel to training sites across the state.
• Ability to work autonomously with broad direction is expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver, and evaluate curricula and instructional programs in person, classroom, and online environments.
• Coordinate continuing education activities to meet statewide training needs across 100 county DSS offices.
• Facilitate large and small groups, provide training, and support implementation across projects.

Skills

In-person & online training

Curriculum development

Travel willingness

Autonomous work

Education

Post-Baccalaureate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Articulate Storyline

Job description

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC -Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The mission of the School of Social Work is to advance equity, transform systems, and improve lives. The School’s curriculum supports the mission and recognizes the uniqueness of the region served, including concerns for disadvantaged, vulnerable, and oppressed individuals, families, and communities. Classes provide rigorous and evidence-based content, and give students the opportunity to explore theory, learn intervention skills and engage in challenging dialogue with colleagues. The School works to become the leading school of social work for impact – generating knowledge with powerful and positive consequences.

The School of Social Work offers M.S.W. and Ph.D. degrees. Dual degrees are offered in Law, Public Health, Public Administration, and Divinity (with Duke University). The faculty members of the School of Social Work have strong collaborative relationships with many campus units such as the Schools of Medicine, Public Health, Nursing, Law, Government, Education, and the Department of City and Regional Planning as well as University Centers and Institutes such as the Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, the Carolina Population Center, the Center for Developmental Sciences, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, and the Institute on Aging. We also maintain dynamic relationships with community agencies, state and federal government, and research groups in the Research Triangle Park and across the U.S.

To learn more about the School of Social Work, please visit our website at https://ssw.unc.edu/.

The Family and Children’s Resource Program ( FCRP ) provides training and technical assistance to the NC Department of Social Services and other human services organizations. The Training Specialist team is primarily responsible for delivering training to the child welfare workforce across the state. We train participants in all 100 county DSS offices annually.

Position Summary

This position is a 100% remote work arrangement, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station. If business needs change, an individual employee’s designation may be adjusted with a required minimum of ten (10) business days’ notice unless employee conduct or safety issues necessitate otherwise at the discretion of management.

The Training Specialist team is primarily responsible for delivering training to the child welfare workforce across the state. To support their completion of continuing education credits, we train participants in all 100 county DSS offices annually. The Training Specialist will report to the Lead Training Specialist and will be responsible for the development and delivery of curricula and instructional programs (both in person, classroom and in an online environment) with a focus on topics relevant to child welfare and human services. The Training Specialist manages both a rigorous training schedule while balancing complex development projects with clear timelines.

Although this position is designated as remote, the facilitating learning requires overnight travel to training centers throughout North Carolina’s 7 child welfare service regions on a regular basis. The Training Specialist facilitates continuing education courses that range from 1 to 4 days in length; overnight stays may be up to 4 nights at one time.

The Training Specialist engages in a team course development process that integrates adult learning principles and research-based, best practice strategies for immediate application. The Training Specialist develops curricula following FCRP quality standards, applicable NCDHHS policy, and exchanges feedback with peers throughout the process. In addition, this position will support other deliverables on a variety of projects with other community organizations. These services include facilitation of large and small groups, writing for publications, providing training, technical assistance, and implementation support.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities related to consulting or developing course content, curriculum, instructional technique/technology, distance education design, development or implementation, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Candidates must have demonstrated experience training both in person and online
• Candidates must have demonstrated experience in curriculum development and writing
• Ability to travel to training sites is required. To meet the statewide training needs, this position will be fully remote and will require overnight travel to training centers across the state on a regular basis. Overnight travel may be up to 4 nights at one time.
• Ability to work autonomously and under broad direction with considerable latitude is expected.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Master’s in Social Work or related field preferred
• Familiarity with child welfare and other human services systems in North Carolina
• Experience in academic research and writing (publications, online etc.)
• Experience facilitating large group processes and coaching for practice improvement
• Microsoft office, adobe creative suite, articulate storyline

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Department Contact Name and Title Heather James, Human Resources Specialist

Department Contact Telephone or Email

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or send an email to [e-mail]
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please select the response below that describes your level of education that best or most closely satisfies the education requirements for this position.
  • Bachelor’s degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field
  • Bachelor's degree in any field/discipline
  • Master's degree or Doctorate degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field
  • Master's degree or Doctorate degree in any field/discipline
  • None of the above
• * How do you define a culture of feedback and how you use feedback to improve your performance?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * How do you manage competing priorities especially when you are traveling for multiple overnight stays per month?

  (Open Ended Question)