Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Senior Trainer/Developer

Hiring Department

Child Advocacy Center
Job Description

Position Summary:
The Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Senior Trainer/Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering high-quality, trauma-informed training programs for multidisciplinary team (MDT) members, community partners, and child-serving professionals. This position plays a key role in advancing the mission of the Child Advocacy Center by equipping professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent, identify, and respond effectively to child abuse and neglect.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Curriculum Design and Development
Design and develop research-based, trauma-informed training curricula tailored to child abuse prevention, intervention, and response.
Create training materials including facilitator guides, participant handouts, multimedia presentations, and evaluation tools.
Ensure all curricula reflect best practices in child protection, trauma-informed care, and relevant laws and regulations.
Customize training for various audiences, including law enforcement, child protective services, prosecutors, educators, medical professionals, and community organizations.

2. Training Delivery
Facilitate in-person and virtual training sessions locally, regionally, and nationally for professionals and community members.
Adapt training content to different learning styles and professional disciplines.
Conduct pre- and post-training assessments to measure knowledge gains and training effectiveness.
Provide follow-up support and consultation as needed to training participants.

3. Collaboration and Partnership
Collaborate with MDT members and community stakeholders to identify training needs and gaps.
Serve as a subject matter expert on child abuse dynamics, trauma-informed practices, and multidisciplinary response.
Work closely with the CAC’s leadership to align training initiatives with strategic goals and grant deliverables.

4. Public Awareness and Outreach
Assist in developing public education campaigns and awareness materials related to child abuse prevention.
Represent the CAC at community events, conferences, and professional development forums.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.
Shift

40 hours per week / Monday - Friday
Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, Social Work, or related field.
• Experience working in a Child Advocacy Center or with MDTs.
• Experience developing online learning modules or e-learning platforms.
• Familiarity with NCA standards and other child welfare frameworks.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $65,000-75,000 annually
Grade: GGS-011
University Title: Director Program/Project Operations
Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR
Application Materials

Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.
Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL Careers: https://www.umsl.edu/services/hrs/careers/index.html
Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). For questions about the application process, please email employment@umsl.edu. If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.
Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits .

Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu .