Congregate Care, Relative, Adoptive, and Foster Parent (CRAFT) Training Manager

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This position manages a key program of the Wisconsin Child Welfare Partnership for Professional Development-UW Milwaukee (WCWPDS-UWM) that is housed in the Dept. of Social Work in the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare. Its main function is to manage training and professional development for Congregate Care Staff, Relative, Adoptive, and Foster Parents throughout Wisconsin. This is a highly visible position with significant responsibility for team leadership, instruction, program and curriculum planning, and management of statewide partner relationships.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

35% Plan and oversee professional development/training offerings

1. Oversee annual professional development calendar, including trainers and locations as needed

2. Oversee marketing/communication

3. Oversee evaluation processes

4. Develop and lead projects/new curriculum

30% Develop and oversee funder, customer, and inter-state collaborations

1. Develop and enhance partnerships with array of customer groups

2. Lead and participate in statewide practice and strategic initiatives

3. Oversee communication, reporting and project/budget planning with DCF and other funders

20% Supervise staff

1. Coaching and develop CRAFT team

2. Lead staff meetings

15% Participate on WCWPDS-UWM management team

1. Collaborate with other WCWPDS management staff in creating and managing program procedures and solving problems as needed

2. Collaborate with other WCWPDS programs on cross-program initiatives/offerings

3. Lead/participate in management team development activities

Lead/participate on management team subcommittees as needed

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in adult education, child development, family systems, child/family policy, social work or other field directly related to the responsibilities of the position
• Professional experience with adult education, curriculum development, learning evaluation and/or other aspects of professional development

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience serving children, youth and/or families in home or out-of-home setting
• Knowledge of early childhood development, child abuse and neglect, parenting practices, WI state licensing and training requirements for alternate caregivers
• Experience hiring, training and supervising professional staff

Target Salary Range:

The target hiring range to $79,000 to $90,000 annually. Final salary offer will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

How to Apply:

Applicants are required to apply online and will be expected to provide:

• A cover letter that addresses the candidate’s professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications.
• A resume

Note: Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application to ensure full consideration. Additional documents submitted aside from a cover letter and resume will not be considered.

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.

Apply electronically by the application deadline date of September 24, 2026. Questions about this position should be directed to Trevor Maloney at [email protected].

Reasonable Accommodations

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Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

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Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.