Training Specialist at Upbring in McAllen, Texas

Job Description:

About Upbring

At Upbring, we are servants on a mission to break the cycle of child abuse. We are warriors, brave as the thousands of Texas Children and families we serve. We stand up for those who can’t speak for themselves. We are a family who values innovation, empathy, patience, understanding and trustworthiness.

What You'll Do

The Family Services Training Specialist is responsible for the implementation and delivery of educational resources and training for foster care and adoptive applicants, foster care and adoptive parents and families, and staff in accordance with Agency and licensing standards and federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.

*This position requires a flexible schedule, including availability for after-hours and weekend work.

Our Upbring staff members are servant-leaders on the pursuit of breaking the cycle of child abuse and empowering others to do the same through example while embodying our core values: We are Warriors. We are Servants. We are Family.

Work Standards

• Conduct pre-certification foster care and adoption training for potential foster care and adoptive parents and families for the purpose of parent and family preparedness
• Research and identify training, community resources, and referral services based on collected data and information, industry trends, and informal and formal feedback from foster care and adoption parents and families
• Identify, develop, and facilitate appropriate training programs, including the selection and design of training aids and resources
• Designs, develop, and facilitate pre- and post-service training
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Communication

• Data entry of training to electronic case management record
• Maintain training plan (calendar) for new hire and annual staff training to meet licensing requirements
• Maintain records and documentation of training and educational activities

We Are Servants| We Help Others

Teamwork

• Collaborate with the Family Services team and community partners to ensure all prospective and foster care and adoptive parents and families are receiving quality training and educational activities to ensure foster care children, parents, and families are prepared for foster care placement and/or adoption

We Are Family | We Are Passionate & Compassionate

Building Relationships

• Research and recommend external training programs
• Design, develop annual training plan for foster parents and staff to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and licensing standards
• Develop and maintain positive strong working relationships with the Family Services team, community partners, and service providers to ensure training needs and resources are available and meet the needs of the program, the foster care and adoptive children, their parents, and families
• Work as team player and exhibit professional behavior and a positive attitude with both internal and external clients that reflects positively on the Agency and is consistent with Agency policies and practices
• Actively participate in exhibiting cultural awareness and sensitivity when interacting with children, parent(s)/guardian(s), staff, and the community

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or closely related field
• Bilingual (Spanish) proficiency (required for certain areas based on populations served)
• Valid TX driver’s license and auto insurance coverage

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification as a TBRI (Trust-Based Relational Intervention) Practitioner
• 3-year relevant experience; experience working with foster care, adoption, or child welfare service populations
• 2 years’ experience designing and delivering training

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Prior experience in public speaking and/or presenting to adult population
• Knowledge and ability to design and deliver trainings to adult learners
• Ability to establish rapport, trust, and ethical boundaries with staff, foster care and adoptive children, parents, and families
• Strong people and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with diverse groups of people
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritize competing requests/tasks
• The ability to follow instructions and work independently and with limited supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to apply sound judgment when making decisions
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Go To Training platform

Perks at Upbring

• Competitive PTO & paid holidays
• Health, dental, vision insurance & more!
• 403(b) Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 24/7 access to telemedicine and counseling services
• Discounted Gym Memberships

Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Belonging 

We are a diverse and inclusive Organization that recognizes our strength is in the efforts of our selfless warriors. Honoring and recognizing the value and dignity of all individuals is the cornerstone of our agency. The more diverse the individuals, thought processes and lived experiences, the greater the opportunity is to combine unique perspectives to make a greater impact. Our trust, respect, and appreciation for one another is demonstrated through our communication, celebration of progress and relentless effort to be at our best TO FULLFILL OUR MISSION OF BREAKING THE CYCLE OF CHILD ABUSE.

Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status.

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