Indian Child Welfare Act; ICWA Development & Facilitation Specialist, Alliance Child Welfa

Job Description

Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Development and Facilitation Specialist

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

The Alliance for Professional Development, Training, and Caregiver Excellence (The Alliance) is a partnership between the UW School of Social Work;
Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF);
Eastern Washington University School of Social Work; UW Tacoma School of Social Work and Criminal Justice and Partners for Our Children.

The Alliance works to increase the capacity of Washington’s social workers, partners and foster caregivers to support community wellness. We provide education and programs in a variety of modalities so that each adult learner can retain the skills needed to continue to succeed.

The mission of the Alliance is, “Through innovative and accessible training and supports, we empower those caring for and serving families and communities to provide anti‑racist, culturally relevant, trauma‑informed service.” Learn more at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The Alliance works within the University of Washington School of Social Work (SSW). At SSW, we commit ourselves to promoting social and economic justice for poor and oppressed populations and enhancing the quality of life for all. We strive to maximize human welfare through education, research, and public service. We embrace our position of leadership in the field of social work and join in partnership with others in society committed to solving human problems in the twenty‑first century.

The Alliance and the School of Social Work have an outstanding opportunity for one Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Development and Facilitation Specialist. The ICWA Development and Facilitation Specialist is an integral part of the Partnership in providing professional development for DCYF employees, licensed and relative caregivers, tribal staff, and community partners.

The ICWA Development and Facilitation Specialist designs, develops, delivers, and maintains curriculum and training materials/resources for identified audiences in caregiving and workforce fields located throughout the state. Curriculum and training resources are based on knowledge, values and skills learning objectives. Curriculum is developed to support both in‑person and web‑based training. Alliance Development and Facilitation Specialists provide learning facilitation, using in‑person, online, and other identified and innovative learning modalities.

This position builds and maintains key relationships with Tribes, DCYF agency, and community partners and represents the Alliance in various meetings requiring the individual to have excellent interpersonal and diplomacy skills.

• This position requires working a flexible schedule of days, evenings, and weekends.

• This position requires regular, frequent in‑person facilitation up to 30% of the time, which may require statewide travel depending on location.

80% Develop curricula and facilitate trainings:

• Work in partnership with Tribal, state, caregiving, and community professionals to review and revise existing learning materials, and develop new and innovative curriculum and supporting materials.

• Apply effective adult learning methodologies and techniques in developing curriculum and training resources using measurable objectives and innovation evaluative measures.

• Participate in on‑going curriculum content and delivery reviews, evaluations, and observations to ensure that materials and content are accurate, effective, and meet the training needs of the audience and external partners.

• Work directly with other Alliance staff, contractors and community partners in the creation of effective implementation and facilitation of curriculum.

• Master…