Social work Jobs in Rockford, IL

PRIDE Trainer

Funded by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (IDCFS), responsible for facilitating training for the PRIDE Foster and Adoptive Parent Training Program to 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).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Facilitating a combination of in-person, virtual, and on-demand training based on approved DCFS caregiver curricula.
• Facilitating all three formats, adapting to varying training assignments depending on demand.
• Travel for in-person training is required at times.
• Data Management and Administrative Support
• Responsible for data entry, ensuring the timely submission of required paperwork, and managing workflows to meet deadlines.
• This includes reviewing and managing training schedules to avoid conflicting assignments and monitoring hours to ensure compliance with the 40-hour weekly limit based on their job classification.
• Submit payroll and travel documentation in accordance with UIUC payroll and mileage guidelines.
• Staff Development and Additional Responsibilities
• Participate periodically in staff development activities and meetings, supporting the ongoing growth of the team.
• Assigned to individual, or group projects related to training, curriculum development, or other tasks that ensure the successful delivery of caregiver training programs.
• Travel for in-person workgroups, staff development, and staff meetings is required at times.
• Physical Demands and Working Conditions
• Work Schedule, Travel, or Other Job Expectations
• Position is responsible for securing their own personal desktop or laptop computer to perform the work of this position and is expected to have a designated space where they can host presentations to a professional audience.
• Statewide travel required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• A minimum of five (5) years of recent experience as a licensed Foster and/or Adoptive Parent with knowledge of child welfare practices in Illinois, or three (3) years of recent experience as a child welfare professional in a public or private child welfare agency with knowledge of child welfare practices in Illinois.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise independent judgment; excellent communication skills and ability to follow instructions; strong interpersonal, customer service, and active listening skills.
• Proficient in Zoom and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Power Point, Excel, Teams), and PDF tools (Adobe, Acrobat Reader).
• Skilled in data entry and managing workflow to meet deadlines.

Appointment Information

• This is a part-time Academic Hourly position, appointed on a 12-month basis.
• The position is grant-funded, and several positions are available statewide.
• Renewal is contingent upon the availability of funds.
• The expected start date is as soon as possible after the search posting closes.
• The hourly wage for this position is $38.00 per hour while facilitating trainings and $19.00 per hour while preparing training materials.
• This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization.
• Hybrid work options may be available for this position with the ability to be on-site as needed per the University's Workplace Flexibility policy.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

• Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Monday, August 10, 2026.
• Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting.
• Applications not submitted through will not be considered.
• For further information about this specific position, please contact sw-hr@illinois.edu.
• For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

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Champaign-Urbana Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. This position is not eligible for 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 visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.