PRIDE Trainer - Bilingual

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University of Illinois
School of Social Work
Statewide in Illinois.

Funded by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (IDCFS), the PRIDE Trainer is responsible for facilitating trainings for 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). The role participates in caregiver curriculum translation events to increase availability of Spanish language caregiver trainings.

• Facilitate in‑person, virtual, and on‑demand trainings based on approved DCFS caregiver curricula. Adapt to varying training assignments and deliver sessions in English and/or Spanish. Travel for in‑person trainings is required, often statewide.
• Manage data entry, ensure timely submission of paperwork, and monitor training schedules and hours to meet the 40‑hour weekly limit. Submit payroll and travel documentation according to UIUC payroll and mileage guidelines.
• Participate in staff development activities and meetings. Support the team through projects related to training, curriculum development, or other tasks. Travel for work groups and staff meetings may be required and can be statewide.

Travel required to conduct in‑person trainings and staff meetings, potentially statewide.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Bilingual fluency in both English and Spanish.
• 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 agency.

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

• Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem‑solving skills with independent judgment.
• Excellent communication and active listening skills.
• Proficiency in Zoom, Microsoft Office Suite, PDF tools, and data entry workflow management.

This part‑time academic hourly position is appointed on a 12‑month basis, grant‑funded, with several positions available statewide. Renewal depends on fund availability. The role requires a personal desktop or laptop and a designated space for presentations. Expected start date is as soon as possible after posting closes. Hourly wage: $38.00 per hour for training, $19.00 per hour for material preparation. Work authorization sponsorship not available.

Hybrid work options available per University workplace flexibility policy.

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on November 10, 2025 via (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Contact sw‑hr or 217‑333‑2137 for questions.

The University of Illinois offers a competitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of employee benefits.

The University of Illinois System is an equal‑opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please see required employment notices and posters. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact the Accessibility & Accommodations Division at 217‑333‑0885 or accessibility.