Outreach Program Associate Director – Wisconsin Child Welfare

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Associate Director leading outreach programs for Wisconsin Child Welfare Professional Development System. Overseeing professional development resources and collaborating with community partners for child welfare.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $100,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Public Child Welfare, including leadership and management experience, while effectively designing and implementing adult learning and training strategies. Proven ability to develop organizational policies and ensure quality assurance in professional development resources.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Public Child Welfare ExperienceChild Welfare ExpertiseAdult Learning and Training LeadershipLeadership and Organizational EffectivenessCommunication and Technology Skills

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Hard Skills

Policy DevelopmentQuality AssuranceTraining Needs AssessmentProgram EvaluationStaff SupervisionWorkforce DevelopmentBudget DevelopmentGroup FacilitationSafety AssessmentIntervention Models

Soft Skills

CollaborationIndependenceTime ManagementInterpersonal CommunicationPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeInternet-Based Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Wisconsin Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Wisconsin Child Welfare StatutesFederal Title IV-E RequirementsBest PracticesAdult Learning Principles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Associate Director works closely with the WCWPDS Director to fulfill the mission of the WCWPDS and provide leadership to the assigned delivery units.
Collaborative development of policy and goals;
Overseeing the delivery and quality assurance of professional development resources for Wisconsin child welfare professionals;
Managing personnel related matters; staff supervision and development;
Assessing training needs; ensuring transfer of learning; and unit/program evaluation.
Develop organizational and operational policies and procedures and monitors performance to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
Prepare and present reports to the WCWPDS Steering Committee on training activities and accomplishments.
Direct long-range and short-term planning in response to identified needs and to further the growth of the outreach program.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive Public Child Welfare Experience – Minimum of 10 years of experience in public child welfare, including at least 3 years in leadership, administration, management, and staff supervision.
Child Welfare Expertise – Comprehensive knowledge of Wisconsin child welfare statutes, standards, best practices, safety assessment and intervention models, and familiarity with Federal Title IV-E child welfare training requirements.
Adult Learning and Training Leadership – Demonstrated success designing and implementing adult learning, workforce development, and staff training strategies, with strong knowledge of adult learning principles and effective group facilitation.
Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness – Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, contribute to budget development, and consistently produce high-quality work.
Communication and Technology Skills – Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet-based applications.
Travel Requirements – Ability to obtain or possess a valid Wisconsin driver's license and reliable transportation to fulfill required travel responsibilities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave
competitive insurances and savings accounts
retirement benefits