Family Development Trainer

Job Details

• Job Title:
  
  Family Development Trainer
• Location:
  
  Osage Beach, MO 65065
• Travel Requirements:
  Moderate
• Status:
  Full Time
• Supervisor:
  Family Development Supervisor
• 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.

We currently assist over 640 foster families, over 1,400foster children, and over 400 adopted children in our service area. Our goal is to be a support to 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, Communications or related field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient results on typing test (link will be provided).
• Case management, 1 year (preferred).
• Knowledge of foster care system (preferred).
• Strong public speaking experience.
• Ability to obtain required training certificates.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Punctuality and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to promote teamwork.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Background checks required.

Salary starts at $44,557.80 commensurate with education and experience.

• Health, Dental, and Vision premiums covered 100% for employee, 10% covered for dependents.
• Aflac.
• 25K employer paid Life Insurance plan, as an elective, additional coverage for dependents, spouse/partners.
• 3% Match of a 401k.
• 15 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday.
• 8 hours Annual Leave a month.
• 8 hours Sick Leave a month.
• Mileage reimbursement at federal rate.
• Usage of Company Vehicle.
• $250 Wellness Benefit.
• Casual Dress.
• Employee Assistance Program.