Inservice Training Director jobs in Champaign, IL

Cunningham Children’s Home is dedicated to creating a safe environment where youth can learn, heal, and grow. Our mission is to nourish hope through effective solutions, so children thrive and families flourish.

We're currently seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to join us as the Associate Director of Training. In this role, you'll play a vital part in developing leadership and fostering essential skills for our education, residential, and community-based services.

Join our team at Cunningham, where you'll:

• Craft and implement dynamic training programs across education, residential, and community-based services, in line with our mission.
• Identify skill gaps and growth opportunities in collaboration with department heads and supervisors.
• Organize and lead engaging training sessions, workshops, and seminars for employees at all levels.
• Assess training effectiveness and refine programs for continuous improvement.
• Partner with experts to deliver specialized training on child welfare and trauma-informed care.
• Manage training materials and online resources to foster professional development.
• Coordinate intern assignments for a comprehensive learning experience.

General Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' experience designing, delivering, and evaluating training programs, ideally in social services or child welfare.
• Understanding of leadership development, adult learning principles, and training best practices.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities, adept at handling multiple initiatives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, behavior management, and related child welfare topics is advantageous.

Cunningham offers outstanding benefits and opportunities for professional growth and personal fulfillment. We are committed to the values of spirituality, teamwork, integrity, and respect. Salary is based on experience. Prospective employees must be at least 21 years old, possess a valid Illinois driver's license that has not been suspended in the previous three years, and proof of auto insurance. Prospective employees are required to submit to a pre-employment background check and physical. EOE