Trainer

TRAINER 4 RX (005412)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_941519

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

7/17/2026 2:37:21 PM

Date Last Edited:

7/17/2026 2:37:16 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

1180O

Organization:

LUSKIN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS        

Division Code:

1181D

Division:

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS               

Department:

118700 - LADCFS UCLA ACADEMY WORKFORCE EXCELLENCE

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_941519

Position Description ID

256871

UC Payroll Title:

TRAINER 4 RX (005412)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

STEPS

Job Code FLSA:

Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

RX: Research Support Professionals

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40811581

Reports to Payroll Title:

TRAINING DEV MGR 1

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40064959

Department Head Payroll Title:

ADMIN MGR 1

DIRECTION - Indicates that the incumbent establishes procedures for attaining specific goals and objectives in a broad area of work. Only the final results of work done are typically reviewed. Incumbent typically develops procedures within the limits of established policy guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Trainer/Consultant for UCLA is part the LADCFS+UCLA Academy of Workforce Excellence (AWE) which is an ongoing contract with the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Families (DCFS), whereby universities in Los Angeles County with master's degree programs in social work provide training to new and current employees at DCFS, particularly new hire Children's Social Workers (CSWs), current CSWs, and Supervising Social Workers (SCSWs), as well as public health nurses (PHNs), managers and administrators, case aides, and other stakeholders. Serves as a subject matter expert in child welfare legal practice and adult learning methodologies. Designs, develops, delivers, and evaluates specialized training curricula and simulation-based learning experiences. Provides instructional leadership, coaching, and consultation to trainers and stakeholders to ensure high-quality training delivery and learner outcomes.

 The trainer/consultant also develops curriculum on a variety of child welfare topics present to DCFS employees at various levels within the organization as well as assist in delivering Seminars to DCFS Interns.  This position reports to the Training Director but is expected to perform at a high degree of professionalism and autonomy.

Master's degree in social work or closely related field, expertise in child welfare and training (live and virtual) experience as well as strong project management skills, interpersonal, presentation, collaboration, and facilitation skills are required.

The LADCFS+UCLA Academy of Workforce Excellence (AWE) is an ongoing contract with the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Families (DCFS), whereby universities in Los Angeles County with master's degree programs in social work provide training to DCFS Employees.  The contract also provides curriculum design and development as well as professional development to DCFS staff at various levels on different child welfare topics, including but not limited to State Wide Standardized content for New Social Workers. 

Training Delivery and Development

Provide training and curriculum development on a variety of legally related topics on child welfare  to DCFS personnel at multiple levels, including newly hired CSWs, existing CSW staff, as well as possibly to SCSWs, managers/administrators, support staff, PHNs, and other stakeholders such as resource parents, mental health staff, judges/lawyers, etc. Design, develop, revise, and evaluate curriculum and instructional materials to ensure alignment with DCFS practice requirements and legal mandates.

45%

Subject Matter Content Expertise 

Lead and supervise the creation, development, and delivery of all simulation trainings for directional and substantive feedback to CSWs, building practice skills in a controlled environment. Coach and guide  trainers to enhance their facilitation and instructional role-playing skills for effective field training. Schedule and assign trainers to duties/tasks at each simulation training. Deliver a briefing and debriefing for the training team at each simulation to improve quality outcomes in a manner consistent with the DCFS practice model and mission. Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend instructional improvements to strengthen learner performance.

25%

Strategy, Consultation, and Stakeholder Engagement

 Analyze training issues and participate collaboratively with other universities and DCFS stakeholders to plan and strategize effective training delivery and design. Facilitate trainee feedback in a skillful manner, taking initiative to address training issues using subject matter knowledge and expertise to recommend effective training solutions and address training gaps.

20%

Evaluation

Assess training issues and effectiveness and participate collaboratively with other university and DCFS training stakeholders to plan and strategize about effective training delivery and design. Analyze training outcomes and recommends improvements. Attend and participate in work groups and committees to plan, design, and as needed.

5%

Training Space Preparation and other duties

Set up and maintain training rooms as needed, ie arranging chairs and tables, preparing and moving flip charts and easels, distributing equipment, supplies, handouts, etc. Take responsibility for training experiences and trainees' needs. Other duties as assigned.

5%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree

in political science, economics, public administration, business administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required

Master's Degree

in social work, social science or related field.

Preferred

And

Other Type of Degree

LCSW or DSW

Preferred

Juris Doctor (JD) Degree

Preferred

Or

Minimum 10 years

Subject matter expertise in creating, developing, and training on legal related topics in public child welfare. 

Required

Demonstrated Training and Curriculum Development experience.

Preferred

Expert knowledge of the “ins and outs” of the child welfare legal system, including dependency law, court rules and procedures, evidentiary standards, legal timelines, and statutory mandates governing child protection cases.

Proven ability to interpret and operationalize complex legal requirements.

Required

Demonstrated work ethic, personal responsibility for completion of work independently. Strong interpersonal, teaming and collaboration skills.

Preferred

Advanced knowledge of adult learning theory, curriculum development methodologies and training evaluation techniques. Ability to apply it in training delivery. 

Required

Excellent communication, presentation, engagement, and facilitation skills.

Required

Familiarity with Los Angeles DCFS policy and procedures, practice, mission, and practice model. 

Preferred

Commitment to diversity and cultural humility, culturally competent practice.

Required

Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor.

Required

Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multi-task, and handle multiple assignment in short time frames.

Required

Excellent writing, editing, grammatical skills as well as familiarity with powerpoint, excel, word and computer savvy.

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

E-Verify Check: The position is funded by federal contracts/subcontracts requiring UCLA to notify job applicants that an E-Verify check will be conducted and the successful candidate(s) must pass the E-Verify check.

Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

COVID and Flu Vaccinations: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation.

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Non-University Setting(s)

Location:

Downtown Los Angeles

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

Bending/Stooping

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

Communication skills

X

Numerical skills

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.