Job Description
Job Description
PRIMARY FUNCTION / RESPONSIBILTY
The Training Specialist CPA / GRO position is the primary trainer and contact between the Department of Training and Professional Development, the Child Placing Agency (CPA) and the Group Residential Operation (GRO) located in Bulverde, TX. The Training Specialist CPA / GRO provides in-person and virtual training to foster parents, Youth Care Specialists, new employees, and other essential personnel, in compliance with Minimum Standards, best practices and other governing entities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Communicates regularly with CPA and GRO designated leadership.
- Travels between CPA location(s) and Touchstone campus as scheduled and required.
- Monitors online required courses and webinars.to ensure compliance.
- Maintains DFPS training portal and Relias for all foster parents.
- Meets regularly with Training Compliance Specialist to monitor staff compliance for CPA and GRO.
- Facilitates all required in-person and virtual courses (to include some weekends and after-hours facilitation) for CPA and GRO staff.
- Facilitates group and individual Foster Parent Training.
- Maintains compliance of all foster parent training files.
- Assists in internal and external auditing with all regulatory entities for GRO and CPA.
- Develops and revises curriculum in compliance with all regulatory entities.
- Provides reports to Directors as needed.
- Schedules for monthly, quarterly, and annual training for CPA and GRO staff.
- Attends internal and external meetings as required, to include weekly consultation with Training, CPA and GRO teams.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS
Adheres to all policies and procedures of the agency and its accrediting and standard setting bodies.Adheres to weekly schedule provided by the Director of Training or designee.Maintains client confidentiality according to Belong standards and all applicable codes of ethics.Learns, understands, and supports the mission, vision, and core values of SJRC TexasCarries out Trauma Informed Care (TIC) principles and practices for both internal and external stakeholders.Maintain an environmental of physical plant safety, “felt safety” and cultural diversity for all clients, staff, and other internal and external stakeholders.QUALIFICATIONS
Required :
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in social services, training, or human services field.Experience in adult learning and educational development.Knowledge of Microsoft Office and use of Virtual platforms such as TEAMS.Ability to use virtual teaching tools.Knowledge of Learning Management Systems.Excellent verbal and written skills.Must model the organization’s mission, vision, and core values with a Trauma Informed Care approach.Preferred :
2 years’ experience with Adult Learning and Education.Prior experience in child-welfare industry.Working knowledge or minimum standards for Child Placing Agencies and Group Residential Operations.Bilingual English / SpanishSAMA and / or CPR CertifiedTBRI PractitionerCertifications / Licenses / Registrations :
Valid Texas Driver’s License, good driving record, ability to provide own transportation and proof of current automobile insurance.PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION
Body mobility to stoop, kneel, bend, reach, walk and walk briskly.Light to moderate lifting up to 60 pounds.Give and receive verbal and written instructions (with or without hearing aids).Read fine print, have sustained vision and peripheral vision (with or without glasses).Dexterity to remain calm and adapt to fast paced and emotional environments consisting of children with moderate to severe emotional and psychological needs.Adaptable to settings with varying degrees of background noise, light and ventilation found in typical settings.Campuses are smoke-free, except in designated areas.Possible injury when lifting or moving (child or objects) if the employee fails to use proper body mechanics, or if proper techniques are not used when the use of SAMA restraint techniques are required.DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP / REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Supervised by : Director of Training
Supervises : N / A
