Job description

SAFY is seeking a part-time Regional Trainer for our Findlay and Sidney divisions in Ohio.

As a part-time Regional Trainer responsible for the training and development of foster parents, adoptive parents, and staff.

Who We Are

At SAFY, our mission is Preserving Families & Securing Futures. For over 35 years, our work has rested on a single, radical idea – children belong in families. We believe that every child and family deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are an extraordinary team of 500 employees in seven states providing services such as Family Preservation & Reunification, Behavioral Health, Therapeutic Foster Care, Adoption Services and Older Youth Services so the families and children we serve can build resilience and thrive.

What You'll Do:

• Provide ongoing training to staff and foster parents in a classroom setting and/or by using different media such as video conferencing, Microsoft Teams, etc. Training should be provided based on training plans created by the division/state and/or as requested to assist with performance improvement of staff or foster parents.
• Provide and oversee de-escalation training for the region. Coordinate providing CEU’s for trainings, as applicable, with the training department.
• Use the centralized training database system to record all training events. All sessions, participants, sign in sheets and evaluations must be collected. Communicate with supervisor and divisions/states on the reception and effectiveness of the training.
• Search, evaluate, and recommend curricula for training, as well as coordinate in developing curricula and materials according to identified training needs.
• May assist with foster parent preservice training in cases of absence of Family Development Specialist.
• Assist with the planning of foster parent conferences and all staff trainings.
• Travel to other divisions/states as required by supervisor to assist with trainings, evaluate other trainers, or as needed by mentors.
• Attend foster youth activities as schedule permits or required by management.
• Collaborate with division and corporate staff to improve, enhance, and maintain foster parent retention.
• Trainers will occasionally call foster parents to get them to attend trainings to increase attendance.

What You Bring

We are looking for amazing people who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission and are highly motivated to serve the children and families in our care. You’ll be right at home if you learn from failure and overcome adversity, cultivate strong relationships, understand the power of diversity, advocate for equity, aspire to lead through inclusion, and push yourself, your work and the people around you to the next level.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree from accredited college or university in social work, counseling, psychology, sociology, or child & family studies required.
• Master’s degree in said disciplines highly preferred.
• Minimum of at least three years of experience in the field working with children, adolescents, and families.
• Minimum of at least three years of experience training/teaching adult learners both individually and in a group setting

What We Offer

• Targeted hiring range:$25.00-$30.00/ hr. (Compensation is commensurate with transferrable experience, education, and licensure of candidate, along with internal equity and budgeted amount for the role.)
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match

SAFY is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. SAFY does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, arrest record, conviction record, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of SAFY, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, and administering all personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs or terminations.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Findlay, OH 45840

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