Child Welfare System Improvement Trainer (5412C) #89283

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Departmental Overview

The California Child Welfare Indicators Project (CCWIP) is a research and technical assistance center in the School of Social Welfare, operating under contract with the California Department of Social Services (CDSS). CCWIP delivers a portfolio of training and technical assistance to CDSS staff and child welfare agencies across California's 58 counties.

Position Summary

The Child Welfare System Improvement Trainer trains state (CDSS) and county personnel on applied analytic concepts and on using CCWIP outcome data to develop, implement, and evaluate system-level improvement efforts under the California Child and Family Services Review (C-CFSR). This position's work spans consultative needs assessment, development of training content and delivery structures, and direct facilitation across a range of settings and audiences, as well as analytic support for outcomes and accountability staff. CCWIP seeks a Child Welfare System Improvement Trainer to deliver a comprehensive training portfolio for state and county child welfare stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Training Delivery - 40%

• Designs and leads training for the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and county child welfare personnel on applied analytic concepts and on interpreting and applying CCWIP outcome data within the California Child and Family Services Review (C-CFSR) framework, across in-person and virtual settings.
• Independently determines the appropriate instructional approach for each topic and audience.
• Decides when a concept calls for a facilitated workshop, an asynchronous module, or embedded coaching with county staff.
• Designs and adapts delivery for audiences with data fluency ranging from novice to advanced, adjusting in real time when the actual audience mix differs from the planned mix.
• Operates without a preexisting delivery model, exercising independent professional judgment over pedagogy, sequencing, and format.

County Consultation and Technical Assistance - 20%

• Consults with county child welfare agencies to identify training and technical assistance needs and to advise on data-informed, system-level improvement efforts.
• Diagnoses why a given county is not effectively using outcome data in its continuous quality improvement (CQI) process, and adjusts the training and technical-assistance approach to address the underlying barrier rather than the presenting symptom.
• Redesigns training to align with CQI activities underway at the county level, reconciling CDSS's stated priorities with observed county practice.
• Works directly with county leadership and analysts, tailoring recommendations to each county's capacity and context.

Content and Training Curriculum Development - 20%

• Develops training materials, curricula, and delivery structures tailored to varied audiences and skill levels across the CCWIP training portfolio.
• Establishes the structure and standards of that portfolio where none previously existed.
• Determines the curriculum architecture, the progression from foundational to advanced content, and the criteria by which training effectiveness is evaluated.
• Revises curriculum across the portfolio in response to Child Welfare Services-California Automated Response and Engagement System (CWS-CARES) system changes, assessing which modules are affected and re-sequencing content accordingly.
• Reconciles competing training priorities across multiple CDSS branches with differing analytic needs, determining what can be delivered through a common curriculum and what requires branch-specific development.

Analytic Support - 15%

• Provide analytic support to CCWIP's outcomes and accountability staff, connecting CCWIP data to county and state practice and system-improvement work.
• Translates complex quantitative findings into training content and technical assistance that nontechnical audiences can act on.
• Designs approaches to extend training capacity across all 58 counties beyond what direct delivery can reach for example, developing a train-the-trainer or distributed delivery model.
• Applies independent analytic judgment to determine which data and measures best support a given county's improvement question.

Data and Systems Fluency - 5%

• Maintain deep, current knowledge of CCWIP data, indicators, and systems, including CWS-CARES and the underlying child welfare data structures, to ensure accuracy and relevance.
• Continuously incorporate system and policy changes into the portfolio so that content stays aligned with the operational reality counties are working in.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering training or technical assistance to professional, agency, or government audiences.
• Experience working with administrative or child welfare data, or comparable applied-analytics experience.
• Experience consulting with public sector leadership and operational staff to diagnose organizational barriers, tailor continuous quality improvement (CQI) strategies, and deliver targeted technical assistance to diverse county-level stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the California child welfare system, the C-CFSR, AB 636, and FFPSA.
• Familiarity with and/or ability to learn CCWIP data and systems, or demonstrated ability to rapidly master complex administrative data systems.
• Experience partnering with counties or public agencies on outcomes, accountability, or continuous quality improvement.
• Strong data-communication skills - translating quantitative concepts and results for non-technical audiences.
• Master's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $96,068.88 - $150,000.00. The full pay scale for this classification is $96,068.88 - $177,354.72

• This is an exempt, monthly-paid position.
• This is a 10-month, part-time (20 hours/week), Limited [temporary] position that is eligible for UC benefits.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

• This position is eligible for up to 5 days/week remote work within the United States. Exact arrangements are determined in partnership with your supervisor to meet role responsibilities and department needs and are subject to change.
• This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.
• This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Research Support Professionals Unit (RX) between the University of California and the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE). The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/rx/index.html
  • The automatic conversion to career status will not occur, as the position into which the employee is hired is not an "ongoing" position, in that the position is established and funded for less than a year at any percent of time.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Misconduct

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.