PRIDE Trainer, School of Social Work

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Located Statewide in Illinois

Funded by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (IDCFS), this position is responsible for facilitating training for the PRIDE Foster and Adoptive Parent Training Program to prospective, relative/fictive kin, licensed, and adoptive/sub-guardianship caregivers across Illinois through web-based, instructor-led, and hybrid learning formats for the Learning and Development Unit within the Office of Learning and Professional Development (OLDP).

• Facilitate a combination of in-person, virtual, and on-demand training based on approved DCFS caregiver curricula. Adapt to varying training assignments depending on demand, with travel for in‑person training required orts are made to limit travel within geographic regions, but PRIDE is a statewide program and may require statewide travel.
• Perform data management and administrative support. Responsible for data entry, ensuring timely submission of required paperwork, and managing workflows to meet deadlines. Review and manage training schedules to avoid conflicts, monitor hours to ensure compliance with the 40‑hour weekly limit based on classification, and submit payroll and travel documentation in accordance with UIUC payroll and mileage guidelines.
• Engage in staff development and additional responsibilities. Participate periodically in staff development activities and meetings to support team growth. Assigned to individual or group projects related to training, curriculum development, or other tasks that ensure successful delivery of caregiver training programs. Travel for in‑person work groups, staff development, and staff meetings is required at times; efforts are made to limit travel within geographic regions, but statewide travel may occur.

Employees must secure their own personal desktop or laptop computer to perform the work of this position and are expected to have a designated space where they can host presentations to a professional audience.

Travel required.

Bachelor’s degree. A minimum of 5 years of recent experience as a licensed Foster and/or Adoptive Parent with knowledge of child welfare practices in Illinois or 3 years of recent experience as a child welfare professional in a public or private child welfare agency with knowledge of child welfare practices in Illinois.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work. Experience as a trainer.

• Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to exercise independent judgment; excellent communication skills and ability to follow oral and written instructions; strong interpersonal, customer service, and active listening skills. Proficient in Zoom and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams) and PDF tools (Adobe Acrobat Reader). Skilled in data entry and managing workflow to meet deadlines.

This is a part‑time Academic Hourly position, appointed on a 12‑month basis. The position is grant‑funded, and several positions are available statewide. Renewal is contingent upon the availability of funds. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the search posting closes. The hourly wage is $38.00 per hour while facilitating trainings and $19.00 per hour while preparing training materials.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. Hybrid work options may be available with the ability to be on‑site as needed per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy.

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on December 29th, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact sw-hr. For questions regarding the application process, please…