Agency Trainer Foster Parent Licensing

Our Company StepStone Family & Youth Services Overview Our operational team members focus on efficiently meeting the needs of our clients across various lines of business. If your passion is to ensure quality care to help our clients live their best life we encourage you to apply today! Responsibilities This position performs all applicable Agency training on a variable and flexible schedule which includes night trainingYou must be on-time with all required paperwork-related tasks and gather and provide documentation on each individual resource family at the completion of each training sessionHave the organizational and creative capacity to coordinate and provide specialized workshop training throughout the year, as requiredAssesses applicants for their training participation and mastery of materials instructed; for developmental, adoptive or child/adult foster homes concisely and effectively throughout their training processProvides important ongoing training and educational opportunities to resource families and staff, plans and executes periodic training for families to meet yearly on-going training hours Qualifications Complete all necessary training, including, but, not limited to: Foster Parent College, Deciding Together, Medically Complex, Article 9, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/First Aid, Prevention and Support and A Place to Call Home Curriculum as required prior to service deliveryBachelor degree in social or behavioral sciences from an accredited University or College preferredLevel 1 finger print cardMaintain a clear record through Department of Child Safety Central Registry of any reports of child abuse and neglectBe available for training times and able to maintain appropriate business hours work schedule as the positions demands and adapt to changes in schedules, job requirements and assignmentsHave working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the capacity to learn other applications as necessary Knowledge and SkillsKnowledge of principles of adult education, including learning styles, curricula design, and effective presentation techniquesKnowledge of group dynamics an effective communication approaches with groupsKnowledge of child welfare-related law as and judicial decisions; Division policies and proceduresCurriculum developing expertise with new contentSkilled in delivering training in a way that engages the audience, conveys the concepts, and responds to questionsAbility to learn new technologies and new methods of training delivery as training evolves About Our Line Of Business StepStone Family and Youth Services, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, provides the full spectrum of support to children in need of alternative, safer, and more positive living environments with residential and family services. StepStone connects children and youth who need homes with foster families, as well as foster care training, respite care and support services. For young adults transitioning from foster care to independent living, StepStone provides personalized guidance and training on basic life skills, including money management and education. For more information, please visit www.stepstoneyouth.com . Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn .