PRN Foster Parent Training and Certification Specialist

youthvillages.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com - Jobboard; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k)

Paid vacation and sick days

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Youth Villages is seeking a Foster Parent Training and Certification Specialist in Chattanooga, TN. The position involves conducting home studies, assisting with applicant screenings, and presenting training sessions. A strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills are necessary.

The role offers flexible scheduling and focuses on increasing certified foster homes in line with Tennessee's state growth plan. Benefits include medical coverage, paid vacation, and 401(k) opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a social services discipline required; master's preferred.
• Experience with direct casework and training is preferred.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home studies on prospective treatment parent applicants.
• Assist with interviews and screenings of applicants.
• Present training for prospective treatment parents.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a social services discipline

Master’s degree in a social services discipline

Job description

Foster Parent Training and Certification Specialist

Position to increase the number of certified foster homes in accordance with Tennessee's state growth plan.

• Conduct home studies on prospective treatment parent applicants and submit findings to the certification committee for approval.
• Assist with interviews and screening of prospective treatment parent applicants.
• Present preservice trainings for prospective treatment parent applicants and in‑service trainings to certified treatment foster parents.
• Maintain records on prospective treatment parent applicants (application forms and verifications) and data on certified treatment foster parents (class participation, trends, and demographics).
• Remain compliant with first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certifications (FA/CPR) and conduct trainings for prospective treatment foster parents.
• Collaborate with other Foster Parent Training and Certification Specialists to reach regional and statewide certification goals.
• Attend weekly, monthly, and annual training and placement meetings.
• Support and accompany new Foster Parent Training and Certification Specialists at outside activities.
• Travel to assigned regions for coverage and trainings as needed.
• Assist with special projects, recruitment events, and engagement tasks as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional information: Schedule is flexible and non‑traditional as it is based around the availability of youth and families served. Applicants must possess a current, valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance. Community‑based staff will be reimbursed for applicable mileage.

Salary: $20 - $22 per hour based on education and clinical license level.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a social services discipline (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in a social services discipline (required).
• Degrees that may be considered include social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, or marriage and family therapy (others subject to review).
• Experience with direct casework (preferred).
• Experience with training (preferred).
• Experience in foster care training (plus).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written, verbal, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision.
• 401(k).
• Time off: 2 week paid vacation (full‑time) / 1 week paid vacation (part‑time).
• 12 paid sick days per year.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable).
• Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision.
• Growth & development through continuous training.
• Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities.

Benefits are excluded for variable status employees.

Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in its work with children and young adults.