Job Details

The College of Social Sciences Social Work at Eastern Washington University invites applications for Lead Trainer for the Family Resource and Training Center (FRTC).

The FRTC is the physical center that supports Idaho children and families through partnering work between Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (IDHW) and the Division of Family and Community Services (FACS) and Eastern Washington University (EWU); and Eastern Washington children and families through partnering work between Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and Eastern Washington University (EWU).

The Lead Trainer facilitates Academy sessions, provides in- service training opportunities, and other trainings as requested by the Department of Health and Welfare. Trainers will also be requested to provide on-the-job training for Department employees through modeling, mentoring, and coaching. The Lead Trainer will also be responsible for providing oversight to the other 5 embedded trainers.

The FRTC and this position is located in the State of Idaho. This position will required the selected candidate to travel as needed to fulfill the position job duties, up to 10% of work time approximately. Travel will occur throughout the state of Idaho, and could include multi-day/overnight trips. Travel will be required for supervision, training purposes, and multi-day conferences.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

•Supervise Embedded Trainers
•Facilitate Trainings
•Administrative Support

Eastern is a regional, comprehensive university located in Cheney, 20 minutes from downtown Spokane. In addition to Eastern's Cheney campus, we also offer our Riverpoint campus in Spokane, plus additional teaching/learning centers located in other cities throughout Washington State. Enrollment has reached over 12,000 students. The Cheney-Spokane area is the heart of the Inland Northwest, with excellent restaurants, theater, shopping, skiing, hiking, lakes, a choice of living in a medium-sized city or a small town, and high quality schools and housing.

Eastern Washington University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Eastern Washington University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.

This is a 100% administrative exempt position funded under a grant contract. Continuation of the position is contingent on availability of contract funding.

Position is located in the State of Idaho

This position will required the selected candidate to travel as needed to fulfill the position job duties, up to 10% of work time approximately. Travel will occur throughout the state of Idaho, and could include multi-day/overnight trips. Travel will be required for supervision, training purposes, and multi-day conferences. Use of personal vehicle is reimbursed at the approved rate per Idaho State Travel Policy and Procedures in effect on date of travel.

QUALIFICATIONS
•Be a current State of Idaho Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).
•Have experience in training.
•Knowledge of curriculum development.
•Knowledge of the foster care system.
•Exhibits flexibility to provide services as requested by the Department.
•Valid Driver's License, insurance and reliable transportation; traveling required (mileage reimbursed).
•Maintains a positive, helpful, constructive attitude and work relationship with supervisor, college staff, Department of Health and Welfare, and community partners.
•Ability to pass a criminal background check.
•The ability to engage and foster a connection with attendees during training.
•The ability to learn various platforms and modalities to conduct trainings.

• Candidate must demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility and/or diversity.

PERFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
•Have child welfare experience.
•Understand the responsibilities associated with the child welfare systems.
•Have knowledge of clinical treatment.
•Have experience working with foster care children.