The Cutler Institute at the University of Southern Maine is pleased to announce an opening for a full-time Policy Associate I: Child Welfare Workforce Trainer to support grant-funded initiatives.

This position will provide training and support to a statewide training initiative funded by Maine DHHS. The project team works to build the capacity of Maine’s child welfare agency through high quality training design and delivery and policy revision. This position will provide training and training support as part of a dynamic team helping to support the state’s child welfare workforce in effectively serving children, youth, and families.

The Policy Associate I: Child Welfare Workforce Trainer will facilitate select content in the Foundations child welfare training as well as assist with planning and coordination with key partners. The Associate will work in partnership with Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) staff. Fidelity to both the curriculum and consistency across the statewide training program are critical, requiring ongoing coordination with the full training team, OCFS staff, and evaluation/CQI staff.

This is a grant funded full-time position with a starting annual salary up to $52,000 commensurate with experience.

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The University of Southern Maine is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. It embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. Our Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact supports the University of Southern Maine’s DEIA and Community Impact focused departments, committees, groups, projects, training, and events. USM encourages women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.

We live our USM Service Promise: Student Focused Every Day. We are looking for a team member who understands that promise and supports our values: Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity and Responsiveness.

The University of Southern Maine provides a highly competitive benefits package that includes: holidays, vacation and sick time; health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employee and eligible dependents; a 403(b) retirement plan; and more. Click on our Benefits Information Summary to learn more.

• Master's degree and five years of relevant professional experience; or bachelor's degree and seven years’ experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with training design and delivery.
• Experience in managing components of projects and the ability to work on multiple projects. simultaneously.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to provide own transportation (fully insured vehicle), provide proof of a valid driver’s license, and compliance with Maine law regarding vehicle insurance.

Employees in the University of Maine System are required to comply with UMS COVID protocols which currently include, but are not limited to, being vaccinated, obtaining a qualified vaccination exemption, and/or participating in regular COVID testing. Please visit Together for Maine for more information.

You will create an applicant profile and complete an application and upload a cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae. Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for three references.

We will examine candidate packages on an ongoing basis as they are submitted.

All required materials must be submitted by December 30, 2022.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

The University of Southern Maine is an EEO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities.

For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Office of Equal Opportunity, Room 101, Boudreau Hall, Orono, ME 04469, (207) 581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System)