What are the responsibilities and job description for the Training and Development Specialist position at Boys & Girls Aid?
Welcome to Boys and Girls Aid
All cultures, races, abilities, religions, sexual orientations, and gender identities are welcome at Boys and Girls Aid. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
About the Role
We are seeking a Training and Development Specialist to join our mission-driven team in Portland, OR. In this role, you'll provide training and support to direct service staff and agency foster parents serving children and youth in program and home settings. This position requires strong training and facilitation skills and the ability to help others apply training content into practice.
If you're a professional with a passion for training and empowering others, we encourage you to apply!
What We Offer
- Competitive pay: $28.00- 32.00/hour
- Medical, dental, life, and ADD insurance
- Flexible time off and holiday pay
- 403(b) retirement plan with 4% employer contribution after 6 months
- Employee Assistance Program
- Eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness
- In-house training on Collaborative Problem Solving and Trauma-Informed Care
About Boys and Girls Aid Founded in 1885, our mission is to ensure every child in foster care grows up in a family. We teach and model healthy environments, invest in relationships, and create opportunities for youth. We value our employees through a culture of open communication, transparency, and honesty, and we support work-life balance alongside competitive pay and benefits.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver training in classroom and small group settings, both in person and virtually. Scheduled training sessions include up to 12 weekend trainings per year.
- Assist in the onboarding process to ensure new hires meet training requirements and are prepared for direct service care.
- Model best practices in direct care as needed and guide staff on integrating training concepts into daily practice.
- Identify and manage educational materials, maintain the training library, and share training opportunities with staff.
- Develop and refine training curricula, handouts, and other educational resources.
- Apply adult learning principles in training sessions, ensuring a conducive learning environment, and providing accommodations for diverse learners.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with five (5) years of post-graduate experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience delivering services to families and children, and youth, preferably in the areas of foster care and/or youth homelessness.
- Experience in training delivery and facilitation, training/curricula development, and supporting staff to implement best practices.
- Ability to utilize technology to deliver training in person and virtually.
- Certified to train in Non-violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) and/or Collaborative Problem-Solving (CPS), or be able to become certified.
- Familiarity with attachment theory, child development, the psychosocial dynamics of foster care and/or youth experiencing homelessness, and unique needs of youth who have been impacted by trauma.
- Must be able to provide official or unofficial grade transcripts, including the education level.
- Applicants with previous experience in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) and Collaborative Problem Solving are strongly encouraged to apply.
Ready to Apply?
If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of youth and families, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now with our quick 3-minute, mobile-friendly application.
Salary : $28 - $32
