Family Development Trainer

Cmfcaa; Osage Beach (MO); On-site; USD 40,102 - 49,013; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision premiums covered 100% for employee, 10% for dependents

25K employer paid Life Insurance plan

3% Match of a 401k

15 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday

8 hours Annual Leave a month

8 hours Sick Leave a month

Mileage reimbursement at federal rate

Usage of Company Vehicle

$250 Wellness Benefit

Casual Dress

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cmfcaa in Osage Beach, MO is seeking a Family Development Trainer to support and educate individuals interested in becoming foster, adoptive, kinship, and respite caregivers. The role involves teaching required curriculums, facilitating state-required educational trainings, and providing ongoing support throughout the licensure process.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field, excellent communication skills, and strong public speaking abilities. The position offers a starting salary of $44,557.80, health benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient results on typing test.
• 1 year of case management preferred.
• Knowledge of foster care system preferred.
• Ability to obtain required training certificates.
• Punctuality and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of curriculums required and recommended by the Children’s Division.
• Facilitate state-required educational trainings for families seeking licensure.
• Collaborate with licensing agencies to maintain compliance with state regulations.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to prospective caregivers throughout the licensure process.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong public speaking experience

Time Management

Teamwork and Cooperation

Strong organizational and documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, English, Journalism, Communications or related field

Job description

Job Details

• Job Title: Family Development Trainer
• Location: Osage Beach, MO 65065
• Travel Requirements: Moderate
• Status: Full Time
• Supervisor: Family Development Supervisor
• Direct Reports: 0

About CMFCAA

The Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association is a not-for-profit agency that educates, supports, and advocates for foster, adoptive, & kinship children, youth, & families in central Missouri by offering services & partnering with community & governmental agencies to develop healthy & self-sufficient individuals & families.

We currently assist over 640 foster families, over 1,400foster children, and over 400 adopted children in our service area. Our goal is to be a support to families, children, and youth in this area and we work tirelessly to provide much needed services to them.

Position Summary

The Family Development Program has three major components: intake, assessing, and training. We offer support and services to families interested in fostering/adopting, and to foster, adoptive, and kinship families. All team members will be trained in each category, however hired with a specific focus in training or assessing. The purpose of this role is to support, guide, educate, and prepare individuals that are interested in becoming foster, adoptive, kinship, and/or respite caregivers.

As a trainer, the employee will be competent in teaching a variety of curriculums that are required and/or recommended by the Children’s Division and partnering agencies. The training is provided, but further the comprehension and application of the material is thoroughly discussed and evaluated.

Essential Functions / Job Expectations

• Teach a variety of curriculums required and recommended by the Children’s Division and partnering agencies.
• Ensure comprehensive understanding and application of training materials through interactive sessions and assessments.
• Facilitate state-required educational trainings for families seeking licensure for foster/adopt or kinship care.
• Develop new and engaging activities tailored to enhance training effectiveness.
• Collaborate with licensing agencies to maintain compliance with state regulations and educational standards.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to prospective caregivers throughout the licensure process.
• Maintain accurate documentation of training sessions and participant progress.

Core Competencies

• Time Management
• Customer Focus
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Resourcefulness
• Flexibility
• Commitment
• Decision Making

Qualifications / Credentials

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, English, Journalism, Communications or related field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient results on typing test (link will be provided).
• Case management, 1 year (preferred).
• Knowledge of foster care system (preferred).
• Strong public speaking experience.
• Ability to obtain required training certificates.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Punctuality and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to promote teamwork.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Background checks required.

Salary

Salary starts at $44,557.80 commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision premiums covered 100% for employee, 10% covered for dependents.
• Aflac.
• 25K employer paid Life Insurance plan, as an elective, additional coverage for dependents, spouse/partners.
• 3% Match of a 401k.
• 15 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday.
• 8 hours Annual Leave a month.
• 8 hours Sick Leave a month.
• Mileage reimbursement at federal rate.
• Usage of Company Vehicle.
• $250 Wellness Benefit.
• Casual Dress.
• Employee Assistance Program.