Employment at PDP is through The Research Foundation of SUNY and is contingent upon funding. The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private, not-for-profit organization managing sponsored program activity for the University at Albany.
The Research Foundation is an EO/AA/IRCA/ADA employer.
If you have any questions, please contact our Recruitment Office at (518) 956-7800.
Applicants may apply to open positions via:
Mail:
Professional Development Program
University at Albany
1400 Washington Avenue
University Administration Building Room 405
Albany, New York 12222
Fax:
(518) 956-7865
Closing Date: Open until filled
Salary: Low $40s
The Professional Development Program of the University at Albany’s Rockefeller College seeks a candidate to fill an Education Specialist position. The selected candidate will deliver training and technical assistance to child welfare staff in local districts and voluntary agencies throughout New York State. Trainings include Core Essential Skills for Experienced Caseworkers and Skills Clinics for Supervisors, along with consultative sessions with program participants and their supervisors pre and post training. The selected candidate will actively promote trainings, maintaining contact with local distinct and voluntary agencies and OCFS regional offices as needed; and other duties as assigned. Full-time position with variable work hours. Ability to travel regularly throughout New York State is required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by a USDOE, or an internationally recognized accrediting organization.
- Two years experience required in NYS Office of Children and Family Services’ local district system or a comparable system within another state providing child welfare services, including child protective services.
- Excellent writing, speaking and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated computer proficiency in use of e-mail, electronic calendar, computer templates, word processing, PowerPoint, and Internet.
- Applicants must address in their applications their abilities to work with a culturally diverse population.
- Ability to deal with multiple priorities/competing deadlines in a team setting.
- Ability to travel throughout New York State regularly to deliver training and attend meetings.
- Candidates selected for a final interview will be asked to give a presentation that focuses specifically on an issue in the child welfare arena.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree from a college or university accredited by a USDOE, or an internationally recognized accrediting organization in Social Work or related field.
- Experience in delivery of instructional programs for adults, especially with outcome-based-training.
- Experience providing supervision in child welfare services.
- Familiarity with CONNECTIONS.
Special Notes
Employment is through the Research Foundation of SUNY and is contingent upon continued funding. The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private, not-for-profit organization managing sponsored program activity for the University at Albany.
Please send a copy of resume to Professional Development Program, UAB, 4th Floor, Room 405, 1400 Washington Ave, Albany, New York 12222 or email to: jobs@pdp.albany.edu . Open until filled. Include cover letter that addresses requirements and specify JobR#07-60.
The Research Foundation is an EO/AA/IRCA/ADA Employer.