FOSTER PARENT TRAINER

UHS•Birmingham, AL

15h

About The Position

Alabama Clinical Schools has been a behavioral healthcare provider in the Birmingham area for over 20 years. Our treatment services range from intensive residential treatment for males ages 9-18 to therapeutic foster care for males and females of all ages. Our RISE and Specialized Therapeutic Foster Care programs for boys are the only programs of their kind in the State of Alabama. Our mission is simple: to enrich lives of at-risk youth and their families by delivering quality behavioral and educational services while fostering a safe transition to the community. Much more available online at: www.alabamaclinicalschools.com Foster Parent Trainer: The Foster Parent Trainer will manage the recuitment strategies and processes for the Birmingham metro area. He/or she will also work with the Licensing Specialist and Foster Care Director to open Foster family homes and train individuals using the TIPS/Deciding Together Curriculum.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree is Highly Preferred however a minimum of 5 years recruitment/Foster Care experience will be considered.
Passion for Improving the lives of Therapeutic Children in Foster Care by working with the Foster Parents to provide Therapeutic Strategies in the homes.
Proficiency with computers
Must exhibit excellent organizational skills
Must utilize excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Conducts' orientation for Foster Parents.
Conducts Pre-Service Orientations.
Teaches, Trains, and Coach Foster Parents to work successfully with Therapeutic Children.
Provide CPR/First Aide training to Foster Parents and/or ACS Employees as needed.
Conducts Monthly In-Service Trainings for Foster Parents.
Preforms other Duties as deemed Necessar