The Catherine E. Cutler Institute at the University of Southern Maine is pleased to announce an opening for a full-time Policy Associate II: Child Welfare Workforce Development Trainer (https://drive.google.com/file/d/17O7q76uFCcQizhlgSDxkdQHtDdPYJsBI/view?usp=sharing) to join a dynamic and dedicated team at the forefront of transforming child welfare workforce development and training at both state and national levels to improve outcomes for children and families.

This position delivers cutting edge in-person and virtual training for new child welfare caseworkers and student interns, leads and facilitates collaboration with stakeholders, crafts visionary strategies for programs, and spearheads innovative development in child welfare training and workforce enhancement.

This is a full-time, grant funded position with a starting annual salary up to $72,000. The Catherine E. Cutler Institute (https://usm.maine.edu/cutler/) has locations in Portland and Augusta. Frequent (more than 50%) travel to Augusta is required.

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 with a 10% of base compensation employer contribution; and more. Visit our Benefits and Wellness website (https://usm.maine.edu/campus-human-resource-services/benefits-and-wellness/) and our Benefits Information Summary (https://usm.maine.edu/campus-human-resource-services/wp-content/uploads/sites/235/2022/07/Single-Page-Benefits-UMPSA.pdf) to learn more.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree and five years of relevant professional experience; or bachelor's degree and ten years of relevant professional experience.

• Project management skills and expertise. This includes the ability to simultaneously work on multiple projects and meet competing deadlines.

• Demonstrated skills and experience working with training design and delivery.

• Demonstrated skills and experience in group collaboration, supervision, and leadership.

• Ability to transport materials and lift up to 25 pounds.

To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below or visit our USM Careers Page and submit the following:

• Cover Letter

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.

For full consideration please submit all required materials by September 23, 2024.

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

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

Clery Act:

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR), and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. View the University’s Annual Security Report (PDF) (https://usm.maine.edu/public-safety/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report/) . If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please email (usmdeanofstudents@maine.edu) or call 207.780.4035.

EEO Statement:

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5748 Boudreau Hall, Room 101, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).