Associate Director, Child Welfare Education Partnership

Position Details

Summary

Operating Title Associate Director, Child Welfare Education Partnership

Long Classification Title Project Director III

Campus Location Manchester

Department UNH CPS Educational Training & Partnership

Summary of Position The Associate Director reports to and under the general direction of the Child Welfare Education Partnership Program Director, this position is responsible to provide professional development advising and corresponding training for Department of Children Youth and Families ( DCYF ) staff.

The Associate Director oversees a team of Instructor Coaches (IC's) that provides professional development coaching and training to

DCYF

staff and leads corresponding trainings in multiple delivery modalities as required by the contract with the New Hampshire Division of Health and Human Services. The Associate Director will ensure that the vision and mission of

CWEP

are aligned with

DCYF

and are flexible and responsive to shifts in the current philosophy and practice of

DCFY

with an emphasis on lived experience in all aspects of the program. In addition, this position will ensure all deliverables related to Core Academy are met. This includes the coordination and oversight of the Core Pre-Service training program for incoming

DCYF

staff.

Acceptable minimum level of education Bachelor's

Acceptable minimum years of experience 5-7 years

Additional Job Information

Posting Number PS4539FY24

Other minimum qualifications

A minimum of 5 years of experience in delivering training, curriculum development, needs assessment and online instruction utilizing a learning management system ( LMS ).

At least 2 years' experience in child welfare and corresponding educational training programs.

2 years of supervisory experience, with a focus on faculty and instructors from a variety of academic disciplines and technological skills a plus.

Excellent presentation, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

Exceptional communication and group facilitation skills, strong organizational skills with close attention to detail.

Ability to manage multiple projects, meet project deadlines, communicate with stakeholders, and work in a team environment as well as independently.

Ability to quickly learn new technologies necessary to fulfill contractual obligations.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in related field.

5 years of relevant experience with

DCYF , adult learning and higher education.

A working knowledge of instructional design theory and practice particularly in relation to delivering online courses to adult students.

Salary Information Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

Quicklink for Posting

Percent Time Information (FTE) 1.00

Grade 24

EEO Statement The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Institution Information

UNH

College of Professional Studies is a college of the University of New Hampshire, the state's flagship public research institution, which offers undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction in the heart of New Hampshire's largest city. Located in the state's business and tech hub, the Manchester campus leverages its city location to promote real-world learning, providing research, internship and career opportunities to students and graduates. Teaching excellence is at the core of our mission.

UNH

College of Professional Studies faculty collaborate with students in research, service, and creative expression to better prepare them for success in today's high demand fields. Our campus is equipped with cutting-edge labs and learning spaces, and its central location attracts students from diverse life experiences and cultural backgrounds. For more information about

UNH

College of Professional Studies, visit .

The

UNH

Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire and the region can be found here:

Posting Details

Posting Date 04/10/2024

Open Until Filled Yes

Closing Date

Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only? No

Interested Internal Candidates Exist? No

Job Category Salaried Staff (Exempt)

Appointment Type Grant Funded

If TERM position provide projected end date

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Duties / Responsibilities

Job Duties

Duty/Responsibility Coordination and Oversight of Core Academy: Recruit, interview, hire, and supervise instructors for Core Academy trainings(s).

Ensure deliverables of the contract related to Core Academy are being met including but not limited to scheduling, maintaining consistent communication with instructors for the program, observation of instructors and ensuring appropriate curriculum changes are being made to ensure policy and practice changes are incorporated.

Collaborate with Curriculum Specialist, content experts, and Instructors to create new trainings and update existing trainings to meet best practice standards in coordination with Quality Assurance Specialist Supervisor.

Provide daily oversight of logistical matters pertaining to attendance, cancellations and/or rescheduling, preparation of materials, and class delivery.

Coordinate an ongoing program effectiveness evaluation process in conjunction with

CWEP

Program Director and QA Specialist. Assist in program effectiveness evaluation report creation in conjunction with a continuous quality improvement ( CQI ) plan, and report quarterly on the

CQI

process

Maintain a strong line of communication with

DCYF

staff and leadership to ensure program meets both program and budget expectations

Ensure program expenditures, are submitted in a timely manner and maintain fidelity to budget requirements and

UNH

procedures

Instruct Core Academy classes.

Participate in national and regional training collaboratives as requested by Director.

Duty/Responsibility Staff Supervision: Provide direction and overall leadership to Lead Instructor Coach, and other Instructor Coaches.

Collaborate with program supervisors and staff to ensure program deliverables are met in accordance with

DCYF

and UNH's expectations.

Review responsibilities and workload on a regular basis to ensure proper alignment with the goals of the contract and appropriate distribution across the program personnel.

Ensure

CWEP

participation in practice improvement committees as requested by

DCYF

Accountable for annual staff performance evaluations, approval of staff leaves and any other personnel matters involving Instructor Coaches.

Participate in committees as assigned by

DCYF

and/or UN

CPS

necessary for effective and efficient program delivery.

Duty/Responsibility Program Planning: Work in partnership with

DCYF

and QA staff to effectively assess training needs of

DCYF

staff and supervisors and develop the development of advanced and/or refresher training offerings.

Work in conjunction with Curriculum Development Team to create curricula, schedule and deliver trainings advanced and refresher trainings for

DCYF

staff and other associated partners, ensuring parent and youth voice are integral to the work.

Actively engage with the program staff to ensure that all curriculum development, learning outcomes and language for all delivery modalities are current with

DCYF

practice and youth and parent voice.

Assure all instructors are trained in and adhere to the

DCYF

Practice Model while representing the program and

DCYF

with ethics and integrity.

Ensure Core Curriculum, ongoing training curricula, and special trainings meet expectations of NH Competency Model and encompass

DCYF

policy.

Oversight of Court Improvement Project training plans and follow

CWEP

SOP

Oversight of the Mentor Program ensuring its success and sustainability and lead new training developed for an advanced mentoring program.

Provide oversight and direction for the planning of

DCYF

training events in conjunction with the Director.

Attend

DCYF

Workforce Development Committee and other committees/workgroups as directed by the Director.

Duty/Responsibility Continuous Quality improvement: Coordinate an ongoing program effectiveness evaluation process in conjunction with

CWEP

Program Director and QA Specialist. Assist in program effectiveness evaluation report creation in conjunction with a continuous quality improvement ( CQI ) plan, and report quarterly on the

CQI

process.

Assist in the coordination of Silent Observers to attend Core Academy courses selected and follow up to elicit feedback and evaluation.

Consult with instructor to identify improvements and enhancements for their courses including resources, learning objectives, activities, multi-media instructional assets and delivery techniques with attention to universal design principals.

Ensuring trainer field guides are established for all Core courses.

Observe the trainers by randomly observing course to ensure fidelity to curriculum.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Resume/Vita

Cover Letter

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