Req #: 242236 Department: SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK Appointing Department Web Address: https://bhcore.org/ Job Location Detail: This position will be mostly remote with a drop-in desk at the UW Tower. Posting Date: 12/27/2024 Closing Info: Closes On 01/03/2025 Salary: $6,815 - $10,223 per month Limited Recruitment: **Open to UW Employees only** Shift: First Shift Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230119\_a11y.pdf) As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. At the University of Washington School of Social Work (SSW), we commit ourselves to promoting social and economic justice for poor and oppressed populations and enhancing the quality of life for all. We strive to maximize human welfare through education, research, and public service. We embrace our position of leadership in the field of social work and join in partnership with others in society committed to solving human problems in the twenty-first century. The UW and the School of Social Work promote diversity and inclusivity among our staff, faculty and students; we seek applicants for this position who are committed to these principles and whose experiences have prepared them to fulfill our commitment to inclusion and have given them the confidence to fully engage with audiences from a wide spectrum of backgrounds. **The Behavioral Health Crisis Outreach and Education (BHCore) Center has an outstanding opportunity for a Director of Training for frontline workers and for students who aspire to work in the field of crisis response.** This role is filling a gap in training and supports frontline crisis responders in WA State who are working within the 911 and 988 response systems, which are organized regionally. In this role, there may also be the opportunity in the future to educate bachelor’s and master’s level students who are considering working within the specialization of crisis response. The Director of Training will be responsible for overseeing workforce training and policy initiatives related to field response for first responders, including fire, EMS, police, social workers, and other crisis outreach responders. This role will work with the Faculty Director to develop and disseminate training, to develop strategies around new training, and to implement and provide training in the field. The Director of Training will work with an evaluation specialist to evaluate and continuously update the training to reflect audience feedback and will work with large numbers of subject matter experts to enhance and update training. This role will work with the Continuing Education Coordination to ensure that all training experiences are run impeccably and with the Executive Director to ensure revenue and contract streams to fund the work are maintained and grown. **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** Drafting, updating, curriculum for frontline responder training programs (15%): The Director of Training for BHCore will be responsible for developing and refining the curriculum used in frontline response training programs. This includes creating educational materials, lesson plans, and training modules that align with best practices and industry standards. The curriculum should cover a wide range of topics related to crisis response strategies, mental health interventions, crisis management, and effective communication techniques. Meeting with stakeholders and team members to align training initiatives with organizational goals (5%): In this role, the Director of Training will engage with key stakeholders, including government agencies, community organizations, and internal team members, to ensure that training initiatives are in line with the organization's strategic objectives. This involves conducting meetings, gathering feedback, and collaborating with various stakeholders to tailor training programs to meet the specific needs of the target audience. Developing a training program to support trainers in delivering crisis responder training effectively (15%): The Director of Training will design a comprehensive training program to equip trainers with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to effectively deliver co-response training. This may include providing instructional materials, conducting train-the-trainer sessions, and offering ongoing support and guidance to trainers to enhance their delivery skills and effectiveness. Providing training sessions with crisis teams and other relevant stakeholders (35%): As the lead trainer, the Director of Training will be responsible for conducting training sessions for co-response teams and other stakeholders involved in the program. These sessions may cover topics such as de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, trauma-informed care, and collaborative approaches to addressing mental health crises in the community. Coaching and supporting crisis response teams to enhance their performance and effectiveness (5%): The Director of Training will play a key role in coaching and mentoring co-response teams to improve their performance and effectiveness in the field. This may involve providing feedback, offering guidance on best practices, and facilitating team-building activities to strengthen collaboration and communication among team members. Implementing e-training modules for remote learning opportunities (5%): In response to the growing demand for remote learning, the Director of Training will develop and implement e-training modules to provide co-response training opportunities online. This may include creating digital resources, interactive modules, and virtual training sessions to accommodate the needs of a diverse and geographically dispersed audience. Supervising and leading a team of trainers, support staff, practicum instructors (20%): As a supervisor, the Director of Training will oversee a team of trainers and support staff involved in delivering frontline response training. This includes providing leadership, guidance, and support to ensure that team members are effectively carrying out their roles and responsibilities in alignment with the organization's mission and goals. **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS** • Master's Degree or higher education in a mental health discipline. • Minimum of two years’ experience as a Crisis Responder. _Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum requirements._ Additional Requirements: • Independently licensed with a Washington state-issued clinical practice license (e.g., LICSW, LMFT, LMHC). • Experience developing and implementing trainings and curriculum. • Strong leadership, problem-solving, and executive skill sets. • Strong working knowledge of state requirements regulating mental health practice. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. • Working understanding of human resource principles, practices, and procedures. • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. • Ability to function well in a high-paced and changing environment. • Passionate about advancing workforce training and policy in the behavioral health sector. **CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT** The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. **Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.** **______________________________________________________________** University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.