What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Staff Education position at Children's Home?
WHO WE ARE: The Children’s Home of Wyoming Conference partners with children, families and communities throughout New York State to inspire hope, develop skills and cultivate healthy relationships for positive futures.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Children’s Home Director of Staff Education oversees a team of training specialists in a child welfare and mental health organization providing congregate, preventive, education, and childcare services to youth and families across upstate NY. The Director of Staff Education can affect change through evidence based, creative and trauma focused training for agency staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide supervision and support to the team of Training Specialists
- Stay up to date on mandates from oversight agencies
- Update training requirements as needed
- Work closely with a variety of department leads and staff across the state to ensure training standards are met.
- Oversee and provide evidence-based modalities (i.e. Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, CARE etc.)
- Utilize a learning management system to capture and track all employee trainings
- Lead group and individual trainings in-person and virtually at sites throughout New York State
- Represent the agency in community learning spaces and training opportunities with other agencies
- Travel is required for this role
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree required
- Master's degree preferred
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 5 years related experience
- Must have knowledge in one or more of the following evidence-based modalities: Family and Community-Based Models, Therapeutic and Mental Health Treatment Models, Trauma-Informed and Crisis Intervention Models, Child welfare and Residential Treatment Models.
- Must have a Valid Drivers License
BENEFITS:
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Agency-Paid CEUs, Licensure Prep Course, and Licensure Exam
- Paid Time Off
- Comprehensive health care package options, including medical, dental, and vision (some plans fully funded by the agency)
- 403(b) with 6% employer contribution
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Childcare Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts
- Opportunities for Professional Development
EEO STATEMENT: The Children’s Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Leadership: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000 - $72,000
