Foster Care/Adopt Trainer

The Foster Care & Adoption Trainer provides training services to prospective and certified foster/adoptive parents Conduct the pre-service and continuing training of prospective and certified families to include the expectations, commitment and responsibilities of being a foster/adoptive family.

Responsibilities:

• Under direction, ensure that the activities of this position and relevant programs are consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland.
• Be available to families on a one-to-one basis for rules/policy clarification and training.
• Provide training which is considered essential to recruitment/retention of families on an as needed basis.  Other areas of training may include but are not limited to home-study/re-certifications, record compliance, quality improvement, cultural diversity initiatives and adoptive initiatives.
• Maintain and meet all required continuing education as defined by system, certification and assessor requirements and Ohio licensure boards as appropriate. 
• Understand the rights of clients in care and demonstrate cultural diversity and sensitivity.  Is aware and responsive to cultural diversity issues presented by clients/families seeking services.
• Implement, utilize and/or participate in system policies and operations by:  following directives of clinical/administrative staff, designee, or responsible party assisting in the efficient and professional operation of site business and serving as a liaison to other sites and/or departments.
• Trained in completing BCI/FBI fingerprints
• Provide access to the system child advocates and copy of grievance procedure to ensure rights and reporting to appropriate supervisory personnel.
• Provide and ensure the safety and rights of each client to whom direct service is provided by adhering to system policies and procedures and applicable DYSrules and regulations.
• Provide information to families about their rights and a description of services.
• Perform other duties as necessary to accomplish objectives.

Requirements:

• Combination of education and experience normally represented by a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Human Services or related field with 1-3 years related professional experience in an Adoption/Foster Care Agency in the coordination of services for children and families.
• Must have LSW or be licensure eligible.(preferred)
• Must be familiar with DYS rules and regulations for Foster Care and Adoptions.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.

• Knowledgeable and responsive to cultural diversity issues presented in the coordination of services for families.

• Must be able to effectively and productively work with people of very diverse economic, cultural and administrative backgrounds.
• Must have competent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to form good working and therapeutic relationships.
• Good working knowledge of computers and familiarity with Microsoft Office software.
• Must have competent organizational skills, strong detail orientation and the ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
• Final applicant is required to be fingerprinted to complete background check.