TRAINING SPECIALIST CPA-GRO

About the position

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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• 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/Spanish.
• SAMA and/or CPR Certified.
• TBRI Practitioner.

Benefits

• Valid Texas Driver's License, good driving record, ability to provide own transportation and proof of current automobile insurance.