SUBR | Program Trainer

SUBR | Program Trainer | Position Type: Temporary – Two-Month Appointment Unclassified | Salary: $4,125.00 for the Two-Month Appointment

Application Deadline: December 9, 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Program Trainer plays a pivotal role in researching, developing, and tailoring training content to support Title IV-E Program initiatives within the Department of Social Work at Southern University and A&M College. Working closely with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Northwestern State University (NSU), and the Louisiana Child Welfare Training Academy (LCWTA), the Program Trainer ensures that training activities align with the goals and objectives of the Title IV-E Grant.

This position is responsible for identifying specific learning needs, developing simulation-based curricula, and collaborating with stakeholders to strengthen the capacity of Louisiana's child welfare workforce. The Program Trainer develops and updates instructional materials, facilitates realistic training simulations, and evaluates training effectiveness to support continuous program improvement

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Identify learning needs and design, develop, and update comprehensive training materials, including detailed character profiles for simulation-based training sessions.
Collaborate with subject matter experts, agency leaders, and academic stakeholders to ensure training programs address participant needs and reflect real-world child welfare practices.
Serve as a Standardized Client during interactive training simulations to provide realistic, hands-on learning experiences for participants.
Collect, track, and analyze training performance data to assess training effectiveness and identify opportunities for continuous program improvement.
Stay informed of current child welfare trends, best practices, and legislative changes to ensure training curricula reflect updated policies, procedures, and industry standards.
Travel regularly to various parishes and regions throughout Louisiana to deliver training programs and collaborate with local teams.
Perform other related duties as assigned by leadership to support the operational needs and objectives of the Title IV-E Training Program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.

• Minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience in child welfare.

• Ability to identify learning needs and develop, draft, and update comprehensive training materials, including detailed character profiles for simulation-based training sessions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop educational content and deliver effective training presentations.

• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, with the ability to collaborate effectively with program experts, students, community stakeholders, and university partners.

• Proficiency in Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and learning management systems (LMS).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.

• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of professional experience.

• Extensive knowledge of child welfare policies, agency practices, case management processes, and current industry standards.

• Experience developing and delivering simulation-based training programs, interactive workshops, or professional development sessions.

• Experience evaluating training effectiveness, analyzing participant performance, and using assessment data to improve instructional programs.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants must complete a Southern University employment Application.

• External applicants can apply here.
• Current Southern University employees should apply here.

APPLICATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE:

• A cover letter detailing experience and alignment with the role.
• A curriculum vitae (CV) or resume highlighting expertise and accomplishments.
• Three (3) professional references.

Point of Contact:

Dr. Xavier Henson | Chair

Department of Social Work

Xavier.Henson@sus.edu

A criminal background check and reference verification are required.

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