Residential Field Trainer

St Joseph Catholic Orphan Society; Clifton (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph Catholic Orphan Society is seeking a Residential Field Trainer/Sr. Youth Care Worker to train and coach residential staff in essential job skills within a trauma-informed framework.

The role involves conducting orientation and ongoing trainings, coaching staff in the cottage environment, and developing a comprehensive training calendar to ensure high-quality care and staff readiness.

Qualifications

• Cultural sensitivity and respect for differences across staff and clients.
• Ability to promote trauma-informed care and mutual self-help.
• Solid understanding of trauma-informed milieu management and safety interventions.
• Commitment to professional behavior and ethical standards.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills with teams and families.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and coordinate staff development programs for residential youth care.
• Conduct New Employee Orientation and monthly Safe Crisis Management reviews.
• Provide one-on-one coaching to staff in cottage environments.
• Track training attendance and report deficiencies to supervisors.
• Develop an annual and monthly training calendar with multiple scheduling options.
• Create and update instructional content, testing, and materials.
• Support hybrid scheduling balancing field work and training duties.

Skills

Cultural Sensitivity

Empowerment

Job Knowledge

Modeling

Peer Support

Professionalism

Quality of Work

Safety

Time Management

Education

Safe Crisis Management Instructor Certification

Job description

Job Summary: Provide training and on-the-job coaching in essential job skills for all residential youth workers. Plan, organize, develop, coordinate and schedule residential staff development programs to assure the implementation of a Trauma Informed framework and that the highest degree of quality care can be maintained at all times. Continue to perform all functions as a Sr. Youth Care Worker to include working assigned shifts in the cottages as scheduled.Essential Functions:Conduct New Employee Orientation (NEO) trainings and monthly reviews for residential staff in Safe Crisis Management to ensure staff obtain/maintain certification in this area.Conduct adjunctive trainings for residential staff, as assigned by program leadership. (Some examples may include residential documentation, the use of the electronic health records system (Credible), verbal de-escalation, milieu management, etc.)Provide one-on-one coaching to residential youth workers in the cottage environment to ensure the achievement of necessary job skills and to implement a Trauma Informed experience for clients.Track employee attendance at required trainings and communicate any deficiencies to residential supervisors/director.Work with residential supervisors to develop a “hybrid” schedule that will allow for continued functioning as a Sr. Youth Care Worker and completion of shifts in the cottages approximately 100 hours per month. Residential Field Trainer duties are estimated to require approximately 50 hours per month.Complete all duties as already assigned under the Sr. Youth Care Worker job description.Select, develop and/or update appropriate instructional content, testing and evaluation procedures, visual aids and other educational materials.Develop an annual and monthly training calendar. Ensure trainings/coaching is offered at a variety of dates and times to accommodate the staffing needs of the program and employees.Position Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):CULTURAL SENSITIVITYAppreciates differences between others in thought as well as style and shows respect for their ideas.Demonstrates responsiveness to the racial, ethnic, and cultural needs of individuals while maintaining respect for those differences.EMPOWERMENTAS APPROPRIATE TO ROLE: Recognizes and works to eliminate situations that may lead to re-traumatization; Understands and allows for mutual self-help to occur among trauma survivors by utilizing their lived experience to promote recovery and healing.JOB KNOWLEDGE (Essential Functions)Has a clear understanding of the position.Demonstrates proficiency in the necessary common and technical knowledge areas required for the position.MODELINGAS APPROPRIATE TO ROLE: Uses appropriate voice, is aware of development levels of clients served, encourages independence and self-help, and reinforces positive behavior.For those who provide direct care to clients, has the ability to anticipate problems, redirect behavior using positive practices, handle transitions well and develop goals for observation.PEER SUPPORT & COLLABORATIONCommunicates and interacts well with others among teams, across departments, and/or with clients to ensure a respectful, and inclusive service/work environment.Encourages and supports skill development of colleagues and/or direct reports, clients and/or families, and external stakeholders.Builds/maintains trust and exhibits healthy boundaries with colleagues and/or direct reports, clients and/or families, and external stakeholders.PROFESSIONALISMIs visible with a positive presence, ethical, and highly professional.Expresses accountability for actions.Shows respect towards others, serves as an appropriate role model during interactions and while performing job responsibilities, and is responsive to the needs of others.QUALITY OF WORKReliably completes work according to organization standards.Exhibits strong judgment and problem-solving skills.SAFETYCreates and maintains a safe, welcoming, physical and service environment.TIME MANAGEMENTIs consistently at work, on time, and conforms to scheduled work hours.Possesses the ability to effectively manage projects, timelines, and team goals without constant oversight.Education and Experience:Certification as Safe Crisis Management InstructorExperience working as a Sr. Youth Care Worker for St. Joseph Children’s Home with evident knowledge of trauma informed milieu management, verbal de-escalation and the effective use of Emergency Safety Physical Interventions using JKM approved techniques.Physical Factors (those checked apply):Sitting at a desk for up to 8 hoursOffice EnvironmentXEntering data / keystrokeDrivingStanding for up to 8 hoursXReaching above shoulder levelxWalkingXBendingXLifting/Carrying 50 max lbsXPushing / Pulling 50 max lbs.Using feet for repetitive actionUsing hands for repetitive action