Policy Associate I Child Welfare Training

The Catherine Cutler Institute at the University of Southern Maine is pleased to announce an opening for a full time Policy Associate I: Child Welfare Training to join the Catherine Cutler Institute’s Family and Child Welfare Education, Training & System Support (FACETS) team and brings training experience and child welfare content expertise to state and national child welfare initiatives  working with a team that is developing cutting-edge work in the areas of child welfare training and workforce development; stakeholder engagement; program assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation; group facilitation; oversight and direction for existing initiatives; development of new work by cultivating funding sources.

This position is responsible for engaging youth, adults, community members, state partners/stakeholders, and providers in project activities, training, and policy initiatives. This position contributes knowledge to the field through writing and dissemination through publications, presentations, and leadership of change initiatives. This position also entails active involvement in project-related and Catherine Cutler Institute work groups and committees both internally and externally.

This is a grant funded position with a starting annual salary up to $54,080 commensurate with experience.  The Catherine E. Cutler Institute has locations in Portland and Augusta.

The University of Southern Maine is a vibrant academic community located in the greater Portland, Maine area, including campuses in Portland, Gorham, Lewiston, and online. USM is part of the University of Maine System and offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing hands-on learning, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a highly engaged student-centered learning environment, USM is a steward of higher education, helping drive the economic, cultural, and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located and beyond.  USM is committed to providing expanded access to high-quality education that elevates economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society. To learn more about USM, visit About Our University. 

The University of Southern Maine offers highly competitive benefits for full-time and eligible part-time employees that includes (but is not limited to):

• 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation time and sick time.
• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Low-cost short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
• A tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent child(ren).
• A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Free access to the METRO system, including the Husky Line with service between our Portland and Gorham campuses.

To learn more, please review the Benefits Information Summary.  

The University of Southern Maine fosters a welcoming and supportive campus environment that respects and appreciates varied perspectives, enhancing teaching, learning, personal growth, and overall institutional achievement.  We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our dedication to academic excellence and the enrichment of our community.

We are dedicated to our Service Promise, Student Focused Every Day and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness.

Required Qualifications:

• .Master's degree and three years of relevant professional experience; or bachelor's degree and five years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience working with training delivery and group facilitation. 
• Project management experience. 
• Experience in managing components of projects and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to meet deadlines.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge/experience of the child welfare system.
•  Ability to present and deliver presentations at public and private meetings, conferences, workshops, and regional meetings.

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