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Foster Parent Training and Certification Specialist
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We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Foster Parent Training and Certification Specialist to join our team at Youth Villages. As a key member of our organization, you will play a vital role in 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.
- 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. Other degrees will have to be evaluated further to determine if they meet the qualifications.
- 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.
Youth Villages is a national leader in the implementation of research-based treatment philosophies in the field of children's mental and behavioral health. Our commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans 30+ years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services.
We are looking for people with a strong sense of purpose and focus to continually build confidence in yourself and our organization. If you are looking for a positive career move where you are meeting the challenges of life and striving to make a positive difference, then Youth Villages is the place for you.
