Community Trainer

Job Summary

Tribal Training and Certification Partnership (TTCP) seeks part‑time (temporary casual) trainers to instruct public and tribal child welfare practitioners on the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act (MIFPA), best practices in Tribal child welfare and engagement. Trainers deliver curriculum outlined by TTCP, tailored to county and tribal training needs.

Classroom Training: (75%)

• Provide interactive training to child welfare professionals.
• Interact with learners to enhance growth and development.

Classroom Preparation: (20%)

• Review and prepare curriculum content for training days.
• Review any student pre‑requisite or course assignments.
• Prepare training rooms as necessary (room setup, computer/projector set up, etc.).

Training of Trainers/Feedback/

Coaching:

(5%)

• Work with TTCP in Training of Trainers (TOT) sessions.
• Actively participate in feedback and coaching sessions with TTCP staff.
• Actively incorporate recommendations and feedback from TOTs and coaching sessions.

• Extensive knowledge of child welfare practice in Minnesota.
• Extensive knowledge of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).
• Knowledge, skills and ability to integrate American Indian culture and values into curriculum and/or classroom facilitation.

• Training or teaching experience.
• ICWA child welfare practice experience.
• In‑depth knowledge of or experience with the historical impacts of the child welfare system on American Indian families.
• Tribal ICWA experience.
• Ability to effectively engage the various learning styles of classroom participants.
• Ability to utilize multiple teaching modalities and methods.
• Ability to travel state‑wide.
• Skill in receiving and incorporating feedback and coaching.
• Strong and timely communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn current classroom technology.
• Strong collaboration, teamwork and team building skills.

Pay Range: $40.00 per hour, depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor‑Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its employment practices without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.