Foster Parent Trainer

Job Description

Job Description

Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for a Foster Parent Trainer in NYC!

Join our team to make a difference in the lives of children, youth and families in our community!

Salary : $26.00 / hourly

Location : New York, NY

About Cayuga Centers

Cayuga Centers is an accredited non-profit, human services agency dedicated to family support and preservation, trauma-informed care, and serving vulnerable populations with the most unique needs.

Founded in 1852 in Auburn, NY, we have a long history of delivering high-quality and innovative services to individuals, children, youth and families.

We have offices in 10 cities and serve over 10,000 individuals and families annually. Join us!

At Cayuga Centers, we embrace Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). We do this by taking a firm stance against hatred, inequality, bias, and injustice.

We do this by providing our staff with the training, coaching, and resources necessary to grow and serve with cultural humility, acceptance, and understanding.

We are responsive to the diverse needs of those we serve and staff, and are committed to ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued, and a sense of belonging.

Cayuga Centers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee, or applicant based on race, color, creed, hair style / texture, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and / or local laws.

About the Department and Position :

Cayuga Centers Training Team is seeking a confident public speaker and educator for the Foster Parent Trainer position in New York City.

The Training Team works in closer partnership with all programs and support departments at Cayuga Centers to provide compliance and foundational training for our programs, program enhancement courses, foster parents, and professional development for our staff.

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Foster Parent Training and in cooperation with all other agency personnel, the Foster Parent Trainer will facilitate foster parent training for the Unaccompanied Children (UC) program.

This staff member will ensure that required training is facilitated in an efficient, concise, and professional manner. The Foster Parent Trainer will complete the coordination and tracking of completed foster parent and staff training as needed.

How you get to use your Skills

Deliver virtual and in-person to new and experienced agency foster parents

Develop and maintain training that is fresh and updated, being responsive to the changing needs of the agency and its programs

Inform foster parents of upcoming training schedules / calendars through correspondence via phone, text, and email

Ensure that foster parents are in compliance with pre-service and mandated training required for licensing and relicensing

File and track training records

Flexibility to facilitate in-person and virtual training at all agency locations as well as during evenings and weekends

Participate on committees that identify training needs, as requested by department leadership

Seek and maintain ongoing certifications and train the trainer required applications

Perform other duties as requested by the immediate supervisor.

Comply with rules and regulations governing access to Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA.

Bachelor's Degree preferred, Associate Degree with two years experience with the child welfare system required

Experience delivering presentations and / or training in child welfare or community-based programs is a plus

Excellent communication and organization skills and ability to work in a flexible team environment

Bilingual in English / Spanish preferred with high proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking

Proficiency in working with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Virtual Platforms

Ability to handle material in a responsible manner

Valid Driver's License preferred; ability to travel to all agency locations as required

Physical Requirements :

Ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time, depending on department needs

Ability to delivery full-day trainings, standing for long periods of time

Completing paperwork -Such as copying, scanning and faxing documents

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

Benefits :

120 hours of vacation time; 12 Sick Days per year

10 Holidays, 3 Personal Days, Medical Appointment Time

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Pet and Legal insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSA, Transit, and Parking savings accounts

Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, enhanced short-term disability benefits

401(k) match up to 6%

Corporate Discounts Program

Sick Leave Pool

Identity Protection

Why Cayuga Centers?

Certified Great Place to Work ®

Workplace Wellness Award Finalist

Council on Accreditation (COA) Accredited

Implement best practices and evidence-based interventions

Committed to employee professional development and advancement

We embrace change, innovation and opportunities

Our diverse workforce acts and leads with human sensitivity and respect

Large and growing national footprint