Family Advocate Specialist, School of Social Work

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Urbana, IL, USA

Posted on Oct 2, 2026
Duties Responsibilities Plan and deliver both web-based training, including questions and answers, and on-site trainings statewide for: 1) Systems of Care Family Support Training. 2) Associated monthly booster training for Family Peer Supporters. Using various training, coaching and transfer of learning methodologies, the trainer will engage in person and by webinar with Care Coordination Service Organization to: 1) Effectively and strategically shares personal stories around systems navigation. 2) Assess agency-specific challenges and build strategies for effective implementation of Family Peer Support staff within the Care Coordination Service Organization. 3) Work in conjunction with the Systems of Care Coordinator and Family and Peer Supports Coordinator team to ensure providers are integrating SOC principles including family-driven care. Develop training, including on-site training and web-based training on intermediate and advanced topics related to Family Peer Support. Provide feedback to Systems of Care Coordinator, Family and Peer Supports Coordinator and Workforce Development Team as Subject Matter Expert on Family Peer Support implementation efforts to guide future curriculum development and statewide support strategies. Other duties as assigned. Some analysis of training effectiveness may be required. Travel may be necessary several days per week in order to effectuate training and coaching.