Clinical Curriculum Coordinator – School of Social Work

About the role

Serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for clinical curriculum development and training implementation across PATH programs. Coordinates the design, development, deployment, and continuous improvement of synchronous and asynchronous clinical training curricula. Ensures curriculum and training products align with clinical best practices, Systems of Care (SOC) principles, TCOM philosophy, accessibility standards, adult learning methodologies, and programmatic requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead SME for clinical curriculum development across PATH initiatives.
• Coordinate the development, review, revision, and implementation of clinical training curricula for synchronous and asynchronous learning environments.
• Ensure consistency and fidelity of curriculum content related to TCOM, CANS, SOC principles, trauma-informed care, assessment, care planning, and other behavioral health initiatives.
• Collaborate with PATH leadership, CQR teams, and program stakeholders to identify curriculum needs and prioritize training development.
• Oversee Training of Trainers (TOT) programs and the development of supporting instructional materials.
• Ensure curriculum products meet accessibility standards.
• Cookordinate curriculum review processes and incorporate evaluation findings into continuous improvement efforts.
• Facilitate Training of Trainers/Feedback sessions and model effective instructional strategies for staff and providers.
• Schedule, coordinate, and lead training sessions to support staff skill development and curriculum mastery.
• Provide coaching and consultation on training facilitation, curriculum implementation, and transfer of learning strategies.
• Support providers in identifying agency-specific implementation challenges and developing practical strategies to support successful program implementation.
• Evaluate participant learning outcomes and training effectiveness to inform future training design and continuous improvement efforts.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and day-to-day guidance to specialist staff engaged in curriculum development and training activities.
• Cookordinate and monitor curriculum-related assignments, timelines, and deliverables.
• Observe training facilitation and mock practice sessions and document strengths, areas for improvement, and recommendations.
• Provide coaching and developmental feedback to support staff performance and professional growth.
• Foster collaboration, communication, accountability, and continuous quality improvement among curriculum and training staff.
• Serve as a resource to PATH leadership on staff development needs and curriculum implementation challenges.
• Collaborate with CQR team to develop standardized processes for training, coaching, and curriculum development processes.
• Monitor curriculum implementation and training outcomes to support quality, consistency, and alignment with program goals.
• Analyze training feedback and performance data to recommend curriculum enhancements and process improvements.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with state agencies, providers, SME’s, and community stakeholders.
• Participate in cross-functional workgroups, committees, and project teams to support PATH initiatives.
• Travel throughout Illinois, as needed, to provide training, coaching, technical assistance, and program support.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Human Services, Education, Public Health, or closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum three (3) years of behavioral health, clinical services, or human services experience.
• Minimum two (2) years of curriculum development, training, coaching, workforce development, or instructional design experience.
• Experience facilitating training for adult learners.
• Experience developing synchronous and asynchronous training materials.
• Illinois clinical licensure required.
• LPHA status pursuant to 89 ILAC 140.453.
• IM+CANS Trainer Certification within 90 days of hire.
• System of Care (SOC) Trainer Certification within 120 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with TCOM, CANS, ANSA, FAST, CSPI, or related assessment frameworks.
• Experience developing e-learning content and blended learning programs.
• Experience utilizing PowerPoint, Asana, Vyond, Visio, Slido, Articulate, Canva, Learning Management Systems, or similar instructional technologies.
• Experience leading training teams, coordinating curriculum projects, or providing staff coaching and mentorship.
• Experience working with Medicaid-funded behavioral health programs and provider networks.