Part-Time Resource Parent Trainer

Shineforth; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 48 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Shineforth in the United States seeks a Part-Time Resource Parent Trainer to provide training and support to resource families for Treatment Foster Care and Adoption Grants. You will co-conduct pre-service and in-service trainings, lead CPR/First Aid certification, and assist with intake and matching processes while maintaining licensing-compliant records.

The role includes developing retention plans, recruiting foster families, presenting to diverse audiences, and collaborating with regional

Qualifications

• Delivery of training using adult learning principles.
• Experience as a foster/adoptive parent preferred; minimum of two years with a successful placement.
• Master’s degree in social work or related field with direct practice experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with five years of direct service experience.

Responsabilités

• Co-Conduct pre-service training curriculum for resource families, ensuring alignment with adult learning principles.
• Co-Facilitates In-Service training for resource families to ensure hours match guidelines.
• Conduct CPR/First Aid Training and maintain certifications for approved families.
• Assist with intake and matching processes for clients referred to the treatment resource care program.
• Maintain case files per licensing standards and produce reports such as incident and home studies.
• Participate in Quality Improvement processes and represent the regional center on committees.
• Develop and implement an ongoing retention plan for resource families; assist with family recruitment.
• Perform information sessions across locations to recruit potential resource parents.

Connaissances

Adult learning

Training delivery

Coaching

Communication

CPR/First Aid

Home study process

Case management

Recruitment

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Master's degree in social work or related field

Bachelor's degree + 5 years direct service experience

Two years foster/adoptive placement experience

Description du poste

## Part-Time Resource Parent Trainer**SUMMARY****Provide training resource families for the regional center. Support, coach, and develop approved and potential resource families to ensure quality services for the children in Treatment Foster Care and Adoption Grants and build positive permanent connections.****ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:**Co-Conduct pre-service training curriculum for resource families consistent with regulations for accreditation and licensing while training with a variety of approaches/delivery mechanisms to meet the needs of the audience, ensuring alignment with adult learning principles.Co-Facilitates In-Service training for resource families to ensure families receive training hours consistent with agency guidelines.Conduct CPR/First Aid Training and ensure all approved families maintain certification.Conduct annual evaluation of training program curriculum and services.Co-Lead the development and implementation of an on-going retention plan for resource families.Participate in recruitment of foster families in the region as determined by the PD.Conduct information sessions in a variety of locations for potential resource parents and positively engage and support families in the process of becoming a foster parent.**Assist with the intake and matching process for clients referred to the treatment resource care program.**Conduct the certification/home study process and provide written narrative according to state licensing standards, accreditation, and agency guidelines; review others’ home studies and approve prior to the Program Director.Provide on-going support and interventions to resource parents, guiding and encouraging them as they care for clients in their home.**Maintain case files for each family according to licensing standards as to content, accuracy, thoroughness and confidentiality. Produce a variety of reports, including incident reports, termination (discharge) reports, and home studies.**Participate in the Quality Improvement process and represent the regional center on committees as requested.Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with the external professional community, referral networks, and other Shineforth programs/services by representing the agency in a positive and professional manner to market and/or sustain services.Conduct presentations and trainings to Shineforth staff and/or community organizations as directed. Provide assistance with family recruitment and resource parent functions.Report any (and if possible, provide intervention for) incident of abuse or potential abuse involving children to the appropriate supervisor.Other responsibilities as assigned.## **EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE**Demonstrated ability to deliver effective training using adult learning principles. Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive family assessments. Previous experience as a foster/adoptive parent preferred, minimum of two years with a successful placement. Master’s degree in social work or related human service field with direct practice experience or a minimum of one-year direct service experience; or a Bachelor’s degree and five years related direct service experience.