"Child Welfare Trainer"

Job Details

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Posting Number: RTF00196PO25

USC Market Title: Instructor/Training Coordinator

Link to USC Market Title: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156174

Business Title (Internal Title): Child Welfare Trainer

Campus: Columbia

Work County: Richland

College/Division: College of Social Work

Department: COSW Center for Child and Family Studies

Advertised Salary Range: $41,258 - Salary Commensurate with experience.

Location of Vacancy: SC

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Hours per Week: 37.5

Work Schedule: Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Type of Staff Position: Staff Research Grant (SRGP)

Basis: 12 months

Job Search Category: Health and Human Services

About University of South Carolina: From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Inclusive Excellence Statement: At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

South Carolina Retirement: Yes

State Insurance Programs: Yes

Annual Leave: Yes

Sick Leave: Yes

Advertised Job Summary: The Child Welfare Trainer works as part of a team to deliver training to client partners and serves as subject matter expert on said training topics. This position is integral in the process of quality improvement in the continuum of Training, Development, Evaluation, and Quality Assurance. This is a multiple incumbent position and is focused on delivery of course material using face-to-face, web-based, and or video conferencing mediums. This is an individual contributor position and is established in support of research activities or projects.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience: Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Specialized knowledge in content areas of child welfare, community development, victim services, elder/adult services, school social work, vocational rehabilitation, adolescent issues, juvenile justice, public health, or disabilities and special needs. Knowledge of e-learning principles. Advanced degree in Social Work, Education, Psychology, Counseling, English, or related field. Experience in Child Welfare is strongly preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of design and development of needs assessment, curriculum design, evaluation, and training delivery methods. Excellent grammar and writing skills required. Adult learning theory and application to professional development. Working knowledge of relevant computer software. Ability to stimulate and facilitate individuals and groups in the learning process, ability to plan and manage projects and self-directed work groups, direct and supervise staff when necessary, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.

Job Duty: Works as part of a team in the development of curricula based on identified needs. Supports curriculum development for special projects and contract deliverables. Works with the curriculum team to make recommendations for training improvements on existing trainings and/or the development of new training initiatives. (Essential Function: Yes, Percentage of Time: 15)

Job Duty: Provides ongoing communication regarding training performance to training participants and supervisory staff. Assist supervisors in developing a learning plan for participants. (Essential Function: Yes, Percentage of Time: 25)

Job Duty: Works with the evaluation team to develop course evaluations. Works as part of a team to interpret course evaluation data and make changes needed in the curriculum and/or instructional methods. (Essential Function: Yes, Percentage of Time: 5)

Job Duty: Plans, organizes, and delivers training on assigned topics. Provides consultation to the funding source and team members and serves as a content expert to ensure that trainings are completed as specified. Assists in the creation of training manuals, online learning modules, and other educational materials for participants. Delivers training using various formats to include classroom (face-to-face), web-based (online), and/or video conferencing, utilizing adult learning principles. (Essential Function: Yes, Percentage of Time: 55)

Hazardous weather category: Non-Essential

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing: No

Number of Vacancies: 1

Job Open Date: 08/28/2025

Job Close Date: 10/13/2025

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicant: Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by October 13,2025.

Quicklink for Posting: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/194170

EEO Statement: The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.