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Training Coordinator (Foster Boarding Home)
Summary
Title:Training Coordinator (Foster Boarding Home)
ID:100341
Location:868711
Department:N/A
Description
BRIEF SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the supervision of the Director of Training, the Training Coordinator conducts staff training programs in the Agency

Responsibilities
  • Evaluate the training needs of agency families and Develop and Administer trainings on all aspects of caring for children in care.

  • Create curriculum for existing foster parents to meet needs of children in care.

  • Coordinate with other agencies, and internal units to administer trainings that will assist in the development of foster parents.

  • Develop Foster Parent training schedules and monthly calendars.

  • Provide one on one trainings as needed with foster parents with specialized training needs.

  • Attend informational sessions and workshops with internal and external agencies.

  • Conduct orientation sessions to familiarize interested parties in the procedures on becoming a foster parent.

  • Develop educational materials on a as needed basis including visual aids, multimedia learning tools and training manuals.

  • Cooperate with management to create and conduct surveys designed to identify specific needs of foster parents.

  • Provide referral information regarding alternative training methods to foster parents, including online, telephone conferences and workshops at other agencies.

  • Utilize a variety of methods such as multimedia, music, demonstrations, workshops, and classroom training to make continuous training and development an interesting and dynamic process.

  • Conducting home assessments of potential foster parents to assist them in becoming certified.
  • Ongoing, as needed support of the Homefinding unit
Qualifications
 

EDUCATION, LICENSURE, AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree in a closely related field. Must have and maintain a valid NYS Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: If no Bachelor’s Degree, 3 years’ experience in Residential care with children and/or adolescents. Computer knowledge; ability to run reports and produce spreadsheets; strong planning and organizational skills.


Who we Are
Our Mission: MercyFirst, a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy, inspires hope and promotes healing for children and families by providing quality human services and educational opportunities while advocating for social change.

 

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