Contract Foster Parent Trainer
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Contract Foster Parent Trainer
Location: Cleveland OH
Position Overview
The Contract Foster Parent Trainer with National Youth Advocate Program works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children youth and families served. This position is responsible for foster parent growth and retention statewide by ensuring that the organizations foster parents are provided with training and development in alignment with trauma informed practices.This is a remote contract role.
Pay: $45 hourly
Responsibilities
- Present the curriculum to the foster parents in 2 to 3 hour on-line training sessions.
- Be able to lead and direct conversations pertaining to the developed trainings.
- Implements trauma informed care centered training curriculum specific to the needs of traditional specialized and therapeutic foster parents.
- Attend Train of Trainers (TOT) as needed to gain understanding of Training requirements and training material
- Responsible for the knowledge of state specific rules regulations and policies related to foster care.
- Lending expertise in developing potential and existing foster parents in understanding the needs of the youth entering foster care the expectation of mentoring primary families and the goal of reunification of youth with the primary family.
- Collaborates with organization and state leadership to implement/support foster care model trainings.
- Maintains all the necessary documentation required by the National Youth Advocate Program.
- Actively participates in the regular supervision process as scheduled.
- Travels as needed to collaborate with regional and national employees.
- Other duties as needed
Minimum Qualifications
- Ohio Residence required -OR- Authorized to provide services in Ohio
- Bachelors Degree in a Human Services field or equivalent.
- Highly skilled in presenting and public speaking.
- Willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours.
- Must have a valid drivers license as required and acceptable by state or contract regulations.
- Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers smart phones and tablets printers fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing spreadsheet and database programs.
Other Skills
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Exhibits capacity to remain objective yet connected manages reactivity and self-regulates in response to challenges.
- Demonstrates tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others.
- Capacity to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures socioeconomic ethnic religious and racial backgrounds.
- Must be comfortable with public speaking.
- Consistently exercises discretion and independent judgement. Readily confers with supervisor in complex or unique situations.
- Demonstrated ability to coach others transferring knowledge and information in easily understandable terms.
Driving and Vehicle Requirements
- Valid drivers license
- Reliable personal transportation
- Good driving record
- Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $10000/$300000 bodily injury liability
If this describes YOU please apply today!
National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention Positive Youth Development Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.
We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children youth and families.
An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.
Qualifications
An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Contract
