CWA Trainer

Trainer Position at University of Alaska Anchorage Child Welfare Academy

The University of Alaska Anchorage Child Welfare Academy is seeking an experienced child welfare professional to join its team as a Trainer! This position offers an opportunity to support Alaska's children and families by developing and delivering professional training to child welfare workers, supervisors, and community partners throughout the state. We are looking for a knowledgeable, collaborative individual who is passionate about professional development, strengthening child welfare practices, and supporting those who serve Alaska's families.

The Trainer position supports this mission by developing and delivering training to new and experienced State of Alaska Office of Children's Services protective services workers, licensing specialists, social service associates, supervisors, and managers. Training may also extend to partner agencies, including law enforcement, tribal organizations, early childhood professionals, and other child welfare partners throughout Alaska. This position develops and delivers foundational, specialized, and advanced training through classroom instruction, online learning, webinars, and field-based experiences.

The Trainer collaborates with OCS personnel and other training professionals to ensure curriculum reflects current policies, best practices, and the OCS Practice Model. The position also evaluates training effectiveness and supports ongoing professional development across Alaska's child welfare workforce.

A successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of child welfare practices, including family engagement, risk and safety assessment, interviewing, case planning, and permanency. Strong communication, consultation, and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with a diverse statewide workforce. The ideal candidate will be comfortable developing and delivering professional training, evaluating learning outcomes, and adapting instructional approaches to meet the needs of adult learners.

Experience with curriculum development, instructional design, distance education, and supervisory training is highly desirable. Knowledge of Alaska Native cultures, state and federal child welfare laws, and professional social work ethics will also contribute to success in this role.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in a related field and two years of progressively responsible experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Requires licensure and/or certification in a specialized area.

Position Details:

This position is located on the Anchorage campus in Alaska, and flexible on-site/hybrid work arrangements may be considered in accordance with UA regulations. This is a part-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.

New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 81, based on education and experience.

Application review will begin on November 11, 2026. To ensure consideration, please submit your application by 11:55 PM Alaska Standard Time on November 10, 2026.

The University of Alaska (UA) requires employees to work on-site based on operational and business needs. Hybrid and remote work arrangements may be considered only for positions specifically designated and advertised as eligible for hybrid or remote work. Any approved arrangement will be based on the position's duties, operational needs, and the employee's ability to effectively perform the work remotely.

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If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Marianne Mahon at mmahon.

This is a term-funded position reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at ua-ada.

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