Trainer, Child Development​/Support

Overview

GROW Trainer role at Judson Center.

Reports To:

Regional Resources Team Supervisor. Status:
Contingent. FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt.

The primary responsibility of a GROW Trainer is to provide in person GROW training to kinship, foster and adoptive families. One on one training may be provided to families as needed.

• Present to small and large groups
• Participates in required trainings
• Attend all scheduled team meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Knowledge of the child welfare system and licensing rules
• Experience in a child placing agency is required
• Ability to provide culturally competent services that shows sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics

• Customer Service – regularly respond to customers in a courteous and timely manner with focus on providing quality services
• Job Knowledge – demonstrate mastery of basic principles, techniques, and skills related to job, consistently applying technical and procedural competence
• Professionalism – consistently present a positive image of self and the agency, operating with integrity and credibility
• Planning & Organization of Work – reliably demonstrate time management skills through advance planning in order to deliver high quality work product within deadlines
• Relationship / Leadership – exhibit ability to develop cooperative relationships based on mutual respect and trust, treating others fairly, consistently listening, openly and actively encouraging others to express candid and differing views
• Judgement & Problem Solving – show ability to review facts and information using sound judgment to arrive at the most effective solution and when appropriate seek supervisory assistance
• Quality & Accuracy – consistently present work product that is thorough, accurate, and effective in accomplishing intended purpose of assignments
• Initiative & Independence – demonstrate ability to effectively complete work tasks with minimal direction from supervisor and take initiative to increase effectiveness of work and that of the department
• Reliability / Dependability – exhibit consistency in performance and reliably follows through on tasks and assigned responsibilities
• Temperament – maintain emotional control, a positive perspective, and effectively respond to stress on the job

• A GROW trainer must have obtained GROW trainer certification from the Office of Workforce Development and Training (OWDT) prior to conducting any training sessions
• At least one of the two required trainers must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in human services. In addition, at least one of the two required trainers will be a current foster care or adoptive parent
• Valid Michigan Driver’s License, appropriate insurance and use of own vehicle

• Works in an office environment and in the community as needed
• Possible stressful environment working with relative caregivers, foster and adoptive families
• Non-traditional hours occur often due to the need for evening and weekend foster parent trainings and home visits that should accommodate the foster families’ schedules
• Fast paced, enthusiastic and team oriented workplace

• Ability to travel via automobile for up to several hours at a time
• Ability to lift and carry materials needed for group events and conferences

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