Simulation Facilitator, Northern Illinois Simulation & Learning Ctr (2 positions)

Primary Function

Working with the staff of the Northern Illinois Simulation and Learning Center ( NISLC ), responsible for providing coaching, support and training before and during the simulation experience to child welfare staff, inclusive of new and veteran investigators, placement workers, and intact workers.
Duties and Responsibilities (generally)

Training support for Department of Children and Family Services ( DCFS ) personnel
—Provide training to support the preparation of DCFS Investigators, as well as DCFS and private sector Intact and Permanency staff in the classroom for the simulation education experience and work collaboratively with DCFS and University Foundations training facilitators to synthesize information learned in classroom as into skill based experiential learning.
—Support field trainers or other Office of Learning and Professional Development trainers (if and when utilized) in the classroom as needed, modeling classroom management and delivery of content.
—Coordinate with personnel from the Center for Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning related to the facilitation of virtual simulation scenarios

Facilitation of simulated learning
—Provide coaching, support, and debriefs with learning participants during residential, mock medical/multi-purpose lab, and courtroom simulations, such as:
o Modeling examples of strengths based feedback
o Ensuring learning participants’ skills are reflected on in a safe learning environment
o Reviewing learning participants’ concerns and discussing organic questions in the moment
o Ensure learning participants utilize and adhere to rule and procedure
o Modeling examples of suggested phrases to complete investigative or casework process
o Modeling examples of how to address safety concerns and how to mitigate

Simulation Environment Manipulation
—Prepare/stage residential labs, mock court room, and mock medical/multi-purpose lab for simulations.
—Assists the Simulation Logistics Coordinator, Lead Simulation Facilitator and the Associate Director in ensuring actors are in place and learning participants complete all simulation experience tasks.
—Work collaboratively with university partners, DCFS, and stakeholders in providing input as it pertains to the relevance and mission of the CPTA and the Department’s ongoing use of simulations.
—Scouting, planning and implementation of “pop-up” simulation scenarios (outside of the Simulation and Training Center)

Other activities
—Endorse and educate the community and outside interests on the mission and goals of the workforce development partnership with DCFS and the mission of the University.
—Attend other DCFS trainings as identified by the Office for Learning and Professional Development.
—Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Required Qualifications for this position

1. Any one or any combination of the following types of preparation:
   1. credit for college course work comparable to that leading to a major in social work or one of the social or behavioral sciences
   2. progressively more responsible social service/counseling work experience at a paraprofessional level under qualified supervision
      
      
   • that totals 1.0 unit according to the following conversion rates:
     ~120 semester hours (or Bachelor’s degree) of “A” = 1.0 unit
     ~three years of “B” = 1.0 unit
     
     Amounts of education and experience less than those listed above should be converted to decimal equivalents of 1.0 unit and added together when computing combinations of the different types of preparation.

Specialty Factors (Additional Required Qualifications)

1. Demonstrated professional work experience in child protection investigations and child welfare.

2. Demonstrated professional work experience teaching, training and/or facilitating in a social service or university environment.
Education and Experience Preferred

1. Bachelors degree from an accredited university in human services

2. Masters degree in social work or related field

3. At least 4 years combined direct experience in child protection investigations and child welfare.

4. Two years of university teaching experience, or previous trainer/facilitation experience

5. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a team member with individuals from diverse backgrounds

6. Cultural and linguistic competence
List the knowledge, skills, and abilities critical to the performance of this position.

Ability to think critically, analytically, and strategically, and to address emerging trends and issues in child welfare practice.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills essential to the collaborative process of the Simulation and Training Center.
Working Hours
M-F 8am-4:30pm
Minimum Pay Rate (Hourly or Monthly)
$4583.34 per month
Hiring Rate Information

Actual hiring rate is commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity; position includes a robust benefits package to eligible applicants.

Posting Date
08/25/2021
Closing Date
09/21/2021
Priority Review Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Fully complete the Education and Work History sections of the application. Be specific on your entire work history, including employment dates and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position, however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience.
• If you have education and/or training in excess of what is required, we encourage you to upload your unofficial transcripts.
• After the posting has closed, your submission will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the classification, including any specialty factors associated with this particular position.
• Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from jobs@niu.edu and CivilServiceTesting@niu.edu . Please add these emails to your address book to ensure timely delivery of any future communication.
• We STRONGLY recommend that contact information used in your online profile be personal use, not professional/work information: personal email address, home address, and phone numbers. The information you provide is used to make contact on search updates, department referrals and interviews, etc. We must be able to relay sensitive and important information in a way that protects your privacy concerning job search activity, now and in the future.
• ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE SCHEDULED TO COME TO THE NIU DEKALB CAMPUS TO TAKE A STATE UNIVERSITIES CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION . At the time of testing, you will be required to present a photo ID. NOTE : If you have previously tested for this classification and wish to rewrite the exam to improve your score and register position, please contact CivilServiceTesting@niu.edu and include Program Services Specialist 2 positions in the subject line by the posting deadline.
• Required documentation noted in the posting such as driver’s license, licensures, or certifications MUST be presented at the time of examination.
• If eligible for Veteran’s Preference Points, DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256 paperwork reflecting an Honorable Discharge MUST be uploaded to this application in order to receive the maximum eligible points on the Civil Service examination.
• After testing of all qualified applicants has been completed for this position, the names with the top three scores will be referred to the hiring department for interview.
• Click on Program Services Specialist for more information including salary ranges, typical duties, minimum acceptable qualifications, and testing requirements.
• Please click Human Resource Services – Benefits for detailed information about Northern Illinois University’s benefits package.
• Employment is contingent upon your passing a criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

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Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
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Is Background Check Required
Yes
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https://employment.niu.edu/postings/58872
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you possess professional work experience in child investigations and child welfare?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Please provide the name of the employer and the dates of employment where you gained this experience. Please note that this information must be verified on an NIU application and/or resume.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
3. * Do you possess professional work experience teaching, training and/or facilitating in a social service or university environment?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Please provide the name of the employer and the dates of employment where you gained this experience. Please note that this information must be verified on an NIU application and/or resume.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
5. Have you attached a copy of your DD214, DD215, NGB22, or DD256 for consideration of Veteran's Preference Points? The copy submitted should reflect the status of discharge in order to be considered.
   • Yes
   • No
   • Not Applicable

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. List of at least 3 References

Optional Documents

1. Transcripts (unofficial with official required at hire)
2. Transcripts #2 (unofficial with official required at hire)
3. Military Discharge Documents ONLY (DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256)