Community Trainers: Qualified Individual (QI)

Trainers are needed to deliver a 2-day virtual Qualified Individual (QI) training to support and sustain a diverse and qualified pool of QIs across the state. Trainings will be offered up to six times per year. Qualified Individuals (QIs) determine whether or not a child’s/youth’s needs can be met within their family or family foster home with community services rather than being placed in a Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) with the aim of reducing the number of children in childcare institutions.

Job ID is 363872. Open until filled. Applicants need to indicate in their cover letter that they are applying for the QI position. Learn more and apply here.

Community Trainers: Family Group Decision Making (FGDM)

Trainers introduce learners to the Family Group Decision Making (FGDM) process, and to understand how to work with families/youth involved with the child welfare system. An overview of the principles and phases of FGDM, including which cases are appropriate for referral to the FGDM process, is provided.

Job ID is 363872. Open until filled. Applicants need to indicate in their cover letter that they are applying for the FGDM position. Learn more and apply here.

Community Trainers: Child Welfare and the Law

Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school; have one or more years of experience with cases pertaining to child welfare and/or child protection matters; demonstrate an established commitment to diversity and cross-cultural communication; and have the ability to facilitate this course and navigate challenging conversations related to assessment policy and difficult situations. Trainers are needed at each of our learning centers.

Job ID is 364730. Open until filled. Learn more and apply here.

These Community Trainer positions (Temp/Casual, 0001) are University of Minnesota employees positioned in the Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW) at the School of Social Work.