Family Development Trainer

Job Details:

Job Location:

Jefferson City, MO 65101,

Job Title:

Part-Time Family Development Trainer Travel Requirements:
Moderate Status:
Part Time Supervisor:
Family Development Supervisor

Location:

Direct Reports: 0

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 1400foster 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.

• 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.

• Time Management
• Customer focus
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Resourcefulness
• Flexibility
• Commitment
• Decision making

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice,English, Journalism, Communicationsor related field
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient results on typing test (linkwill be provided)
• Case management, 1year (preferred)
• Knowledge of foster care system(preferred)
• Strong public speaking experience
• Abilityto obtain required training certificates
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to promote teamwork
• Valid Driver’sLicense Required
• Reliable transportation Required
• Background checks Required

• $25/hour

• Mileage reimbursement at federal rate
• Usage of Company Vehicle
• Casual Dress
• Employee Assistance Program