The University of Alabama Hiring for Training Specialist – Title IV-E Child Welfare Training Specialist – at Tuscaloosa, AL Full Time

Pay Grade/Pay Range: 57 Monthly (exempt): – Minimum – $ 36,088.00 Midpoint – $ 52,686.40

Department/Organization: 224102 – Social Work

Normal Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm

Job Summary: The Training Specialist is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and conducting specialized training requirements for a college, department, or division.

Additional Department Summary: The Training Specialist co-facilitates the training for DHR new employees and others identified by DHR that have Family Service responsibilities. Maintains attendees’ records, feedback, and evaluation. Travels to alternate training sites as needed

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of experience; OR an Associate’s degree and three (3) years of experience.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must be willing to travel the state and beyond and work irregular hours as needed.

Skills and Knowledge: Strong organizational, communication, and computer skills. Ability to carry out multiple tasks related to the Title IV-E activities within the Training Program. Ability to use critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills. Ability to make good sound decisions. Ability to be flexible while maintaining the efficacy of the curriculum. Ability to gather and analyze data from the Child Welfare Training Program for evaluation purposes.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree with training experience and some child welfare knowledge.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. “EEO is the Law” Poster