Careers Job Description
General Description
About the CUNY School of Professional Studies
CUNY SPS provides online and on campus degree and certificate programs that meet the needs of adults who are looking for a seamless way to finish or transition into a bachelor’s degree, earn a master’s degree or certificate in a specialized field, advance in the workplace, or change careers.
Home to the first fully online degree programs at the City University of New York, CUNY SPS offers fully accredited online degree and certificate programs for students who want the flexibility and convenience of online education.
CUNY SPS is recruiting for a full time Child Welfare/Mental Health Facilitator to deliver instructor-led training to child welfare and mental health professionals at the NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS). ACS has partnered with CUNY SPS to create a new professional development entity, the ACS Workforce Institute (ACS WI). With the mission of “Keeping the Learners at the Center,” facilitators will create the optimal learning environment and experience for participants throughout the course.
All training programs are co-facilitated and will be delivered primarily at ACS WI state of the art classrooms. Training programs are designed to provide professional development for child welfare and mental health professionals and include, but are not limited to, evidence-based models (e.g. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Biobehavioral Catchup, etc.), Motivational Interviewing and Building Coaching Competency, Safety and Risk and Family Team Conferencing. Additionally, facilitators may have the opportunity to become involved with course enhancement post launch and potentially serve as subject matter experts on curriculum development teams for future learning programs.
Other Duties
The ACS Workforce Facilitator will:
- Attend Training of the Trainer sessions to build capacity as a trainer in multiple Workforce Institute learning programs, including foundational courses on motivational interviewing and coaching;
- Serve as a trainer and consultant to support the implementation of evidence-based and evidence-informed models in child welfare;
- Deliver child welfare and mental health training programs, applying adult learning concepts to effectively engage participants of varying learning needs and styles;
- Foster learning and implementation of best practices within child welfare;
- Participate in professional development sessions to improve platform and classroom management skills while applying the principles of adult learning methodology;
- Advise ACS WI development teams on potential enhancements to the learning program curriculum as well as learner materials designed to support enhanced employee performance back on the job;
- As needed, participate on project teams responsible for developing new learning programs and revising existing programs serving as a subject matter expert and/or to review and provide feedback on course design and facilitator materials specifically;
- As needed, perform day-to-day operational duties such as: developing policies, procedures, and/or methods for implementation of training and technical assistance; and participating in field visits, responding to requests and questions from individuals, institutions, government agencies and other stakeholders;
- As needed, perform and direct implementation of transfer of learning opportunities (e.g., consultation via conference calls, coaching, written feedback, technical assistance) in consultation with ACS, faculty experts, and program leadership to help learners apply knowledge and skills to their daily practice;
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements for the position:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field required; master’s degree preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in child welfare; knowledge of ACS policies & practices, and investigation of child abuse and maltreatment.
- 2+ years of experience in providing foster care or preventive services in New York City or sufficient knowledge of the New York City child welfare system.
- 2+ years of experience in providing child-welfare focused training.
- 2+ years of experience in a supervisory, management, or consultation role.
2+ years delivering Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or other Evidence Based Practices (preferred)
- Experience in coaching or group facilitation.
- Strong presentation skills in verbal/written communication to present material to diverse audiences in a creative way.
- Demonstrates ability to utilize a variety of training delivery strategies; Ability to manage group dynamics, ensuring participation from all attendees.
- Ability to communicate, network, and interact with, as well as support, effective partnerships with a broad range of internal and external individuals or agency representatives.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to carry out complex assignments and adapt to changing situations and priorities.
- Strong computer skills such as training modules and office software (i.e. Microsoft Office and PowerPoint).
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RFCUNY Employee Benefits and AccrualsAbout the Research Foundation
The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.
RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.
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Key Features
CUNY School of Professional Studies
Full Time
$80,000.00 - $90,000.00
Jan 29, 2018 (Or Until Filled)