Assistant Director of Peer Support Initiatives, School of Social Work NEW

Assistant Director of Peer Support Initiatives

Provider Assistance Training Hub (PATH)

School of Social Work

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Located Statewide in Illinois

Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing leadership andoversight to PATH Peer Support Initiatives including curriculum development anddelivery, coaching and quality improvement efforts supporting peer serviceswithin the Illinois Medicaid provider community. Initiatives include PeerSupport Work, Family Peer Support and Violence Prevention. This role providesdirect supervision and leadership to the Peer Coordinator Team.

The Assistant Director oversees training and effectivenessand leads evaluation/Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) efforts related totraining, coaching, and data-to-practice activities on behalf of the IllinoisDepartment of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS). The role promotes acollaborative, learner-centered, and community-focused approach across PATHinitiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities 

Curriculum Development, Implementation and Oversight of Training/Coaching Efforts
Develop and coordinate clinical services training for Peer Support Training staff.
Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to design training curricula and identify/update skill competencies including external Subject Matter Experts (SME) on development of peer training and coaching for Peer Support Workers, Family Peer Supporters and Peers involved in Community Violence Intervention efforts.
Write program’s annual and long-range plans in conjunction with Associate Director of PATH.
Partner with Associate Director to ensure Medicaid enrolled providers have access to technical support and coaching
Assure appropriate integration of a multi-service, multi-disciplinary, culturally and trauma informed approach to training.
Coordinate training tools, including schedules, trainer identification, visual aids, and data analysis.
Provide technical support to implement new strategies, ensuring program model fidelity and use of evaluation feedback. Work in conjunction with PATH leadership and CQR team to integrate evaluation feedback into training and coaching initiatives.
Foster an environment of open communication and collaboration among training facilitators.
This position plays a crucial role in advancing the organization’s commitment to delivering high-quality, trauma-informed clinical services through effective training and program development.
Provide guidance and serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) to PATH leadership and supervisory support to Specialist team to ensure fidelity to training curriculum and delivery of training using proven training platform skills.

Trains and coaches providers on Peer Support related initiatives and consults with system partners to ensure effective implementation of services
Provides training in order to model facilitation of content for new specialists as well as to introduce new training curriculum to providers.
Provides direct field support and coaching to providers as necessary to meet provider need and demand.
Work collaboratively with community agencies, organizations, and institutions including Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), Office of Medicaid Innovation, UIUC-School of Social Work and PATH leadership.
Establish and maintain contacts with community groups to address training needs.
Collaborate with stakeholders such as community-based organizations, violence intervention leaders, law enforcement, academics, and subject matter experts of peer support service implementation.
Actively participate in forums, meetings, and strategy sessions with statewide stakeholders.
Develop and lead Learning Collaborative efforts to aid in implementation of peer support service delivery as an extension of training efforts.

Monitors training and coaching delivery including providing feedback and with integration of data in conjunction with the Associate Director of PATH and respective Peer Coordinators

Other duties as assigned. Statewide travel.

Work Schedule, Travel, or Other Job Expectations

Statewide travel required.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the search posting closes. The budgeted salary range forthe position is $90,000- $100,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate withqualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. Hybridand Remote work options may be available for this position with the ability tobe on-site as needed per the Universitys WorkplaceFlexibility policy.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

For full considerationapplications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on October 23, 2026. Interviews mayoccur before the close date, however all applications received by the closedate will receive full consideration. Apply for this position using the ApplyNow button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submittedthrough https://jobs.illinois.edu willnot be considered. Upload your cover letter, resume, and names and contactinformation for three professional references. If required by the position,transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no laterthan the first day of employment. For further information about thisspecific position, please contact [email protected] . For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or [email protected].

Requisition ID: 1038524
Job Category: Education & Student Services
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu