GROW Trainer

Ennis Center for Children

Position Description:

Position: FOSTER/ADOPTIVE PARENT TRAINER

Status: Contract

Work can be done remotely, but contractor must reside in Michigan.

General Description:

Under general supervision of the Program Director, the Trainer demonstrates knowledge of the child welfare system by facilitating pre-service and continuing education to foster and adoptive families.

Reporting Relationships:

This position reports directly to the Program Supervisor

Qualifications (required at time of offer):

• • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services preferred.
  • Current foster or adoptive parent in good standing
  • Excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills with demonstrated ability to speak to both small and large groups.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
  • Prior experience with Microsoft Office.
  • Able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
  • Satisfaction of all employment eligibility and Agency hiring requirements.
  • Must be willing to work in a variety of surrounding counties including Clare, Gladwin, Arenac, Isabella, Midland, Bay, Gratiot, Saginaw, Clinton, Shiawassee, Eaton, Ingham, Tuscola, Lapeer, Sanilac, Huron, St. Clair.

Responsibilities (illustrative and not intended as inclusive; specific responsibilities may vary):

• • Facilitate pre-service foster, adopt, kinship training as assigned by the Program Supervisor in accordance with MDHHS policy.
  • Complete all necessary referral, and pre-service documentation and submit to the Program Supervisor.
  • Input and maintain contact information in the appropriate outcome tracking spreadsheet.
  • Maintains a flexible work schedule.
  • Performs other Agency-related duties as assigned.

Core Responsibilities (required of all Agency employees):

• • Promotes a positive working environment with the MDHHS, community and the agency.
  • Maintains professional and respectful demeanor with Agency employees, consumers, visitors, and the public.
  • Actively participates in training, staff meetings, and Agency activities as required.
  • Participates in special projects or additional assignments as required.
  • Complies with the Agency’s Employment Policies & Procedures and Standards of Conduct.
  • Maintains confidentiality in all matters related to Agency affairs and refrains from internal and external discussions related to any employee, consumer, financial, or administrative issue except as required as part of job performance.