Family Development Trainer
About The Position
The Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association is a not-for-profit agency that educates, supports, and advocates for foster, adoptive, & kinship children, youth, & families in central Missouri by offering services & partnering with community & governmental agencies to develop healthy & self-sufficient individuals & families. Currently, we are assisting over 640 foster families, over 1400 foster children, over 400 adopted children in our service area. Our goal is to be a support to the families, children and youth in this area, and we work tirelessly to provide much needed services to them. The Family Development Program has three major components: intake, assessing, and training. We offer support and services to families interested in fostering/adopting, and to foster, adoptive, and kinship families. All team members will be trained in each category, however hired with a specific focus in training or assessing. The purpose of this role is to support, guide, educate, and prepare individuals that are interested in becoming foster, adoptive, kinship, and/or respite caregivers. As a trainer, the employee will be competent in teaching a variety of curriculums that are required and/or recommended by the Children’s Division and partnering agencies. The training is provided, but further the comprehension and application of the material is thoroughly discussed and evaluated.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, English, Journalism, Communications or related field
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficient results on typing test (link will be provided)
- Ability to obtain required training certificates
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Punctuality and flexibility in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to promote teamwork
- Valid Driver’s License Required
- Reliable transportation Required
- Background checks Required
Nice To Haves
- Case management, 1 year (preferred)
- Knowledge of foster care system (preferred)
- Strong public speaking experience
Responsibilities
- Teach a variety of curriculums required and recommended by the Children’s Division and partnering agencies.
- Ensure comprehensive understanding and application of training materials through interactive sessions and assessments.
- Facilitate state-required educational trainings for families seeking licensure for foster/adopt or kinship care.
- Develop new and engaging activities tailored to enhance training effectiveness.
- Collaborate with licensing agencies to maintain compliance with state regulations and educational standards.
- Provide ongoing support and guidance to prospective caregivers throughout the licensure process.
- Maintain accurate documentation of training sessions and participant progress.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Premiums covered 100% for employee, 10% covered for dependents
- Aflac
- 25K employer paid Life Insurance plan, as an elective, additional coverage for dependents, spouse/partners
- 3% Match of a 401k
- 15 Paid holidays, plus one floating holiday
- 8 hours Annual Leave a month
- 8 hours Sick Leave a month
- Mileage reimbursement at federal rate
- Usage of Company Vehicle
- $250 Wellness Benefit
- Casual Dress
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
