Foster Parent Training Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Reports to : Homefinding Supervisor- Family Foster Care

Location : 7 West Burnside Avenue, Bronx, New York 10453

Hours : 35 Hours / Week; Exempt (Must be flexible with some evenings to 8pm)

Salary : 50k-55K based on relevant post graduate education & experience

Job Summary : The Foster Parent Training Specialist / Coordinator will develop, coordinate, and facilitate foster parent trainings and support groups for the Therapeutic and Family Foster Care program at Good Shepherd Services. This is a great opportunity for candidates with some experience in Social Service and excellent Administrative Skills. This individual will work with our ACS Liaison. They will need to schedule Foster Parents for a range of virtual training; set up Zoom Links; Confirm Schedules; Send Calendar Invites; Follow up with Foster Care Parents. Track and monitor progress of trainings. Must have exceptional outgoing persona with stellar communication skills. Must have good computer skills and knowledge of Zoom; Outlook & MS Office. Experience in Social Services; ideally in Foster Care; and experience supporting underserved demographics!

Major Duties :

• Coordinate all trainings required by Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) and Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) including but limited to Model Approach to Partnerships in Parenting (MAPP and Mini MAPP), Parenting Skills Training (PST), Supporting Normative Experiences, LGBTQ, special / exceptional needs, and annual recertification trainings.
• Conduct MAPP, Mini MAPP, PST, Supporting Normative Experiences, LGBTQ, special / exceptional needs, and annual recertification trainings, as needed.
• Coordinate monthly foster parent support groups.
• Coordinate the quarterly foster parent training calendar.
• Ensure all invitations and certificates of participation are provided to foster parents.
• Ensure all training documentation is filed in the foster parent record.
• Enter training data in Connections and EVOLV databases.
• Follow up with foster parents regarding their training compliance status.
• Ensure all foster parents receive required training hours.
• Assist in the preparation and response to audits by ACS, OCFS, and other funding sources
• Collaborate with PEP on special projects and reconciliations to ensure that training information for foster parents is accurate and current.
• Maintain statistics and generate reports on all training activities on a monthly basis.
• Collaborate with colleagues from other agencies and attend outside meetings as appropriate.
• Participate in departmental staff meetings, committees and other duties related to the job objective as needed.
• Participates in ongoing communication with other GSS departments / units
• Effectively use and practice the Sanctuary Model tools : safety plans, community meetings, psycho-educational groups, team meetings, red flag reviews, treatment planning conferences (or similar) and self-care, when applicable, in the department / program to create a non-violent and trauma-sensitive culture.
• Promote and model the seven Sanctuary Model commitments to create a non-violent and trauma-sensitive culture.
• Integrate the Sanctuary Model SELF (Safety, Emotional Management, Loss and Future) framework into daily practice to ensure quality care and an effective work environment. Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications of Training Specialist / Coordinator