A Second Chance, Inc.

TECD TRAINER

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

One year of relevant training experience preferred

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS

None

JOB STATUS

Full-Time Permanent

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of child welfare system, foster and adoptive families a plus; Good verbal and written communication skills;  Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly responsible for facilitating and assisting with foster parent certification and re-certification training sessions as well staff training.  Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to,:

• Conduct training sessions covering specified topics that make-up the foster parent certification training and re-certification training;
• Conduct training sessions covering specified topics for internal staff;
• Confer with attendees to obtain feedback to gain knowledge of situations requiring further training and assess whether a change in policy and procedure is appropriate to recommend;
• Develop and implement new trainings;
• Ensure that there are sufficient copies of instructional materials and make additional copies as appropriate;
• Utilize, and update as appropriate, training curriculum and instructional materials and methods;
• Evaluate effectiveness of training and recommend improvements as appropriate;
• Provide feedback on attendees’ progress toward completion of the training series;
• Assist attendees with problems experienced during the certification/re-certification process;
• Make suggestions on improving work procedures in the Training, Education and Community Development Department;
• Maintain attendance records;
• Provide case management services as needed (GFC, KER, FGDM Coordination);
• Writes profiles as needed;
•  Assists with supporting the facilitation of the agency support groups;
• Responsible for pre and post testing of all trainings conducted;
• Responsible for monthly outcomes and WIGS for respective trainings conducted;
• Must successfully complete the American Red Cross Instructor’s training for CPR/First Aid and AED

REQUIREMENTS

• Registered and insured vehicle
• Certificate of Insurance of vehicle
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License
• Current Act 33 and 34 Clearances
• Available to work flexible schedule
• Work on-call hours

*This position reports to the Assistant Director of TECD