Parenting Program Trainer; Triple P Trainer

Positive Parenting Program Trainer (Triple P Trainer)

Job Category: Child Welfare

Requisition Number: POSIT
001253

• Posted:
  February 9, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Salary: $40,000 USD per year

Greenwood, 8741 South Greenwood, Chicago, IL 60619, USA

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Family Support Program (FSD) the Triple P trainer provides in home sessions using Triple P curriculum, which will include parent-skills training and psychoeducation. Providing 8-10 in home sessions as defined in the model. Maintain client records and confidential information, conduct assessments, planning, coordination and advocacy services for clients who need multiple services and require assistance in gaining access to and in using behavioral health, physical health, social, vocational, educational, housing, public income entitlements and other community services to assist the individual in the community.

May also include identifying and investigating available resources, explaining options to the client, and linking the client with necessary resources. Complete monthly, and quarterly reports. Work with other service providers, build connections within communities, other job duties as assigned.

Reports To: Director of Family Support Program

• Provides in home sessions using Triple P curriculum, which will include parent-skills training and psychoeducation. Providing 8-10 in home sessions as defined in the model.
• Conducts assessment, planning, coordination and advocacy services for clients who need multiple services and require assistance in gaining access to and in using behavioral health, physical health, social, vocational, educational, housing, public income entitlements and other community services to assist the individual in the community. May also include identifying and investigating available resources, explaining options to the client, and linking the client with necessary resources.
• Outreach and engagement activities that are specific to an identified client or family and provided prior to the development of a treatment plan.
• Attend and testify at court hearings upon written request.
• Maintains necessary records on client services, and documenting case notes in a timely manner. Completes monthly statistics and reports as required and prepares summaries for consultation, and monitoring for referral purposes.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the Triple P Program.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Possess the ability to partner with clients individually and/or in a familial setting to help them mobilize resources and build resilience.
  • Maintain appropriate boundary setting even during emotionally charged and difficult situations and interactions with clients.
  • Demonstrate the experiences, beliefs, attitude and awareness that indicate cultural sensitivity to the client populations served.
  • Must be able to objectively evaluate situations through observation, discussion, and research.
  • Must work with other staff in a fair and honest manner while treating others with respect, compassion and understanding.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Possess active listening, concentration, and empathy skills to engage and establish trust with clients.
• Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Effectively manage paperwork and case load while being able to identify a prioritization of tasks.
• Technological skills:
  • Ability to navigate Microsoft Office and related technologies to communicate with team and work on documentation.
  • Willingness to learn and utilize new technologies.
• Commitment to Mission:
  • Comply with all Ada S. McKinley policies and procedures as outlined in the organizational operating procedures and human resources manuals.
  • Participate in the Teamwork, Innovation, and Excellence initiative.
  • Contribute to the One Ada Culture.
  • Embrace and practices the concepts of a growth mindset.

• Adaptable:
  Adjust to new conditions, changes, challenges, and experiences.
• Communicator:
  Is understood by others (both verbally and in writing) and understands the ideas and perspectives of others.
• Uses a Growth Mindset:
  Embraces their potential to learn and grow and views successes and failures…