Foster Parent Preservice Training Specialist
About The Position
The Foster Parent Preservice Training Specialist provides foundational education, assessment, and guidance to prospective foster parents to prepare them for licensure and high-quality service delivery. The role delivers state-mandated preservice curricula, such as MAPP Foundations and Deciding Together, and prepares applicants in trauma-informed care, regulatory compliance, and KVC expectations. The Specialist evaluates applicant readiness through group facilitation, home observations, and individual coaching, helping families prepare to provide safe, stable, and healing environments for children in care. The position involves travel to prospective foster parent homes and community engagement events. Most classes are in person, and evening and weekend availability is necessary to accommodate prospective foster parents’ schedules. The role is full-time in Olathe, Kansas.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- State-required trainer certifications, such as MAPP Foundations and Deciding Together.
- Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
- Must be at least 21 years of age to work for KVC Kansas.
- Intermediate computer skills, including typing/keyboarding and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Evening and weekend availability to accommodate prospective foster parents’ schedules.
- Ability to travel to prospective foster parent homes and community engagement events.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field from an accredited college or university.
- At least two years of experience in children and family services.
- Experience in adult education or large-group facilitation.
Responsibilities
- Lead the full cycle of state-mandated preservice training for prospective foster and kinship parents, completing sessions within state licensing timelines.
- Assess prospective foster parents’ strengths and potential barriers to success, and provide feedback to licensing and recruitment teams about family suitability for placement.
- Teach foundational trauma-sensitive parenting, attachment theory, and the emotional and behavioral needs of children entering the welfare system.
- Ensure prospective families meet initial educational requirements under state regulations and KVC policies; maintain attendance and progress records.
- Collaborate with the recruitment team to lead informational orientations and help interested community members enter the training and licensing process.
- Provide individualized coaching to applicants who need additional support during training.
- Keep training materials current with state and agency licensing regulations, policies, and evidence-based practices.
- Work with Licensing Specialists and the Foster Care Recruiter to support families’ transition from trainee to licensed foster home.
- Manage training-related data in KVC systems and maintain audit-ready files for state agencies.
- Represent KVC at community events and external meetings to promote the need for foster families and KVC’s training programs.
Benefits
- Company-paid clinical supervision.
- CEU-eligible in-house training.
- Generous paid time off.
- Parental leave.
- Health benefits.
- 403(b) with company match.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000.
- Talent development and wellness benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
