Job Information
Northern Rivers Family Services Foster Parent Trainer in Schenectady, New York
Foster Parent Trainer
Job Details
Job Location
Schenectady-Park Place - Schenectady, NY
Remote Type
Hybrid
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Bachelors
Salary Range
$25.00 - $26.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Up to 50%
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
As a Foster Parent Trainer, you will provide the required and necessary training to foster care parents to ensure the successful placement of foster care children and provide training to foster parents post certification. We are looking for candidates who align with our mission of having a desire and passion with working with and empowering youth and families to improve their lives to better our community. You will be also perform some case management to certified foster homes ensuring agency and state standards are met with their licensure. You will report to the Director of Recruitment and will work a hybrid schedule with some interoffice and community travel required.
Responsibilities:
Facilitate multiple traditional foster parent trainings
Facilitate kinship trainings
Collaborate with multidisciplinary foster care teams
Help handle inquiries and paperwork for foster parent certification
Seek out and attend speaking engagements for foster parent recruitment purposes
Organize and participate in recruitment community events
Assist homefinding teams in developing active recruitment plans quarterly
Schedule and facilitate online orientations and informational sessions
Develop bi-annual training calendar for certified foster parents
Conduct surveys for training needs to meet the needs of foster families
Facilitate post certification training
Use multiple systems, including Binti, Connections, and EVOLV for case management purposes of foster homes
Requirements and Education:
Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, sociology, psychology, education or related field required
At least two years of related experience
Some evening and weekend availability required
Valid New York driver’s license required
Benefits
Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Holiday Pay
401 (K) plan
Life Insurance
Loan repayment assistance
Free training/CEU opportunities
About Northern Rivers
At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.
Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.