Child Welfare Workforce Training and Development, Embedded Trainer

Eastern Washington University, United States

Updated: 29 days ago
Location: Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Title Child Welfare Workforce Training and Development, Embedded Trainer
Posting Number 2024049EP

Position Information


Classification Title Academy Trainer
Working Title Child Welfare Workforce Training and Development, Embedded Trainer
Classification Code 1013
RCW Exemption Criteria 14 - Extension/Continuing Education
EWU Position Number E99337
CUPA Code No Match
FLSA Exempt - Administrative
Bargaining Unit None
% Full Time 100
Salary / Wage Range AE - 108
Salary Information
The salary for this position is $57,403 (minimum) up to $66,360 (maximum). Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills.
Anticipated Start Date As Soon As Possible
Term of Appointment 12 months per year
Location Southwestern Idaho/Regions 3&4, Boise/Nampa/Caldwell Idaho
County Canyon/Ada
Project Description
N/A
Project Duration
Background Check Yes - Both
Responsible HR User Kenlyn Mackey
Responsible HR User Email address [email protected]

Position Details


Job Summary
The College of Professional Programs and the School of Social Work at Eastern Washington University invites applications for a full-time position to serve as a Child Welfare Workforce Training & Development, Embedded Trainer for the Family Resource and Training Center (FRTC) located in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Under direction of the FRTC Associate Director, provide Academy, In-service, and other training opportunities for the staff of the Department of Health and Welfare and provide on-the job-training through modeling, mentoring, and coaching of new Department employees within a specified region. Responsibilities are focused on training, collaboration, and feedback. Additionally, position will lead the embedded academy trainers.
About Us
The FRTC is a partnership between the EWU College of Professional Programs and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) as well as numerous other community service organizations, charities, and Title IV-E program affiliates. The FRTC operates as a training and service center for developing social workers and foster parents throughout the state of Idaho and supporting Social Work interns from EWU. The center is dedicated to improving the lives of at-risk children and families, and our mission is to build healthy families and communities.
The salary for this position is $57,403 (minimum) up to $66,360 (maximum). Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills.
In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/ .
See Job Duties section for detailed description of the position’s responsibilities.
Position is open and accepting applications until closed; screening will begin on May 28, 2024. All materials will be held in the strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.
About Eastern Washington University
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction , a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’22-’23 College of Distinction (CoD).
Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2023 .
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.
Diversity Statement
EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.
Conditions of Employment
  • This is a 100% administrative exempt position funded under a grant contract. Continuation of the position is contingent on availability of contract funding.
  • This position will require the selected candidate to travel as needed (up to 25% of the time) to fulfill the position job duties. Travel will occur throughout the state of Idaho and will include multi-day/overnight trips. Must have transportation, a valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record, including no DUI citations. Travel is reimbursed at the current per diem rates.
  • This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.
  • This is a remote position and is governed by EWU Policy 401-10 .
    • Position works from a home office.
    • EWU will provide university laptop, internet connection, and other office equipment needed for performance of job duties.
    • All remote positions must be responsive to the changing needs of the university and must be reviewed and updated annually.

  • All new employees must comply with EWU immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
  • Upon hire employees will complete our required Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Hazing, Harassment, Title IX training and any other federal, state, and university mandated trainings. Online training can be accessed at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/orientation/ or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on our Human Resources site: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/
Physical Demands
If you would like to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis form, which describes the physical and mental demands of the position, please contact Kenlyn Mackey at [email protected].
Pre-Placement Physical No
Hearing Test No
Medical Monitoring Post Hire No
Protective Equipment
University, local, regional and state mandates for public and personal protection should be followed as needed.
Required Qualifications
  • BSW and at least five years of child welfare experience.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Be a current State of Idaho Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).
  • 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.
Other Skills and Abilities
  • Flexibility
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
Work Schedule Type Regular
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday with occasional nights and weekends
Posting Date 05/20/2024
Open Until Further Notice No
Closing Date
Screening to Begin 05/28/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal located here: https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu . If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.
It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.
  • Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide that information in a bulleted list or within a table within your cover letter.
  • Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. Please list at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).
  • Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.
  • Diversity Response – As an equal opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that may be different from your own. You will be asked to attach a diversity response as part of the online application process: Please describe how you will apply an approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.


    • Note: Letters of Reference are not required at this time. We reserve the right to request letters at a future date, and/or to conduct reference calls to verify employment experience, and job-related skills and abilities. References are not contacted until candidates are notified, and the calls will focus on the reference contacts provided by the candidate. The search committee will not contact other parties for the purpose of obtaining an employment reference without first notifying the candidate(s).
    Position is open and accepting applications until closed; screening will begin on May 24, 2024. All materials will be held in the strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.
    Application Types Accepted Profile

    Job Duties


    % of Time 100
    Responsibility / Duty
    Provide Academy (new-hire/on-boarding) training for Department employees.
    • Provide In-Service training as requested for Department employees.
    • Mentor new Department staff through modeling, collaboration, and coaching for Regions 3 and 4.
    • Attend meetings and trainings as requested.
    • Collaboration for curriculum development.
    • Build relationships with community partners and engage them in training opportunities as they arise.
    • Assess and provide feedback to Department supervisors regarding employee engagement and retention/application of training material.
    • Build and maintain relationships with Department staff.
    • Documentation
      • Accurate tracking of attendance at trainings.
      • Monitoring of Department employee progress through Academy sessions.
      • Collection and summary of pre/posttest knowledge checks.
      • Collection of trainer evaluation forms to be submitted to Lead Trainer.
      • Summary report of the time/activities spent coaching and mentoring new Department employees.
    Essential Function Indicator Yes

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