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Foster Parent Training and Certification Specialist

2 months ago


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About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Foster Parent Training and Certification Specialist to join our team at Youth Villages. This role is responsible for increasing the number of certified foster homes in accordance with the Tennessee state growth plan.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct home studies on prospective parent applicants and present home studies to the certification committee for approval.
  • Complete or assist pre-training interviews and screening of prospective treatment parents.
  • Assist with special projects as needed.
  • Attend weekly, monthly, and annual training and placement meetings.
  • Coordinate and present regional pre-service training for prospective treatment parent applicants and instruct on the in-service training curriculum for certified treatment foster parents.
  • Set and achieve goals as it relates to program growth and development.
  • Maintain records on all prospective treatment parents, including all application materials and verifications.
  • Demonstrate leadership and strong communication skills.
  • Provide support and accompany new trainers to outside activities.
  • Travel across designated area if needed for coverage, trainings and assist in other offices if needed.
  • Work collaboratively and assist other Foster Parent Training & Certification Specialists, as needed, to reach regional and statewide certification goals.
  • Will be trained and remain compliant with FA/CPR and conduct FA/CPR trainings to prospective foster parents.
  • Available to train TN-KEY classes at various times, including weeknights and weekends.
  • Maintain data on foster parent class participation, trends, demographics, and other data points as needed to improve certification strategies.
  • Occasional recruitment and engagement tasks may be assigned as needed.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in social services field is required.
  • Degrees that can be considered include: social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, or marriage and family therapy.
  • Experience with training is preferred.
  • Experience with direct casework is preferred.
  • Experience in foster care training is a plus.
  • Must have excellent customer service, communication, and written skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Basic computer knowledge.
  • Ability to maintain non-traditional hours involving some weeknights and weekends.
  • Must have your own vehicle to use for work purposes as well as have liability insurance.
  • Acceptable driving record - Three or fewer moving violations within the past 36 months.
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
  • 401(k)
  • 2 weeks paid vacation
  • 12 paid sick days per year
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)
  • Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision
  • Growth & development through continuous training
  • Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities
About Youth Villages

Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We are committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.