Family Development Trainer

Job Title: Part-Time Family Development Trainer
Travel Requirements: Moderate
Status: Part Time
Supervisor: Family Development Supervisor
Location:
Direct Reports: 0

About CMFCAA

The Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association is a not-for-profit agency that educates, supports, and advocates for foster, adoptive, & kinship children, youth, & families in central Missouri by offering services & partnering with community & governmental agencies to develop healthy & self-sufficient individuals & families.

Currently, we are assisting over 640 foster families, over 1400 foster children, over 400 adopted children in our service area. Our goal is to be a support to the families, children and youth in this area, and we work tirelessly to provide much needed services to them.

Position Summary

The Family Development Program has three major components: intake, assessing, and training. We offer support and services to families interested in fostering/adopting, and to foster, adoptive, and kinship families. All team members will be trained in each category, however hired with a specific focus in training or assessing. The purpose of this role is to support, guide, educate, and prepare individuals that are interested in becoming foster, adoptive, kinship, and/or respite caregivers.

As a trainer, the employee will be competent in teaching a variety of curriculums that are required and/or recommended by the Children’s Division and partnering agencies. The training is provided, but further the comprehension and application of the material is thoroughly discussed and evaluated.

Essential Functions/Job Expectations

• Teach a variety of curriculums required and recommended by the Children’s Division and partnering agencies.
• Ensure comprehensive understanding and application of training materials through interactive sessions and assessments.
• Facilitate state-required educational trainings for families seeking licensure for foster/adopt or kinship care.
• Develop new and engaging activities tailored to enhance training effectiveness.
• Collaborate with licensing agencies to maintain compliance with state regulations and educational standards.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to prospective caregivers throughout the licensure process.
• Maintain accurate documentation of training sessions and participant progress.

Core Competencies

• Time Management
• Customer focus
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Resourcefulness
• Flexibility
• Commitment
• Decision making

Qualifications/Credentials

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, English, Journalism, Communications or related field 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Proficient results on typing test (link will be provided) 
• Case management, 1 year (preferred) 
• Knowledge of foster care system (preferred) 
• Strong public speaking experience 
• Ability to obtain required training certificates 
• Strong organizational and documentation skills 
• Punctuality and flexibility in a fast-paced environment 
• Ability to promote teamwork 
• Valid Driver’s License Required
• Reliable transportation Required
• Background checks Required

Salary

• $25/hour 

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement at federal rate   
• Usage of Company Vehicle
• Casual Dress
• Employee Assistance Program