Position Overview

The Training Program Manager is responsible for the execution and oversight of the Transforming Prince George's County Through Trauma-Informed Care Initiative. This seasoned professional ensures the training team delivers exceptional, culturally competent, high-quality trainings throughout Prince George's County and serves as a trainer on the initiative. The Training Program Manager is also responsible for federal contract compliance and reporting and supervises the Training Coordinator and three full-time Training Specialists.

The Training Program Manager reports to the Chief Program Officer. This position is a hybrid role, with local travel required as needed to provide training and meet with external partners.

This is a 1-year contract funded position for the Transforming Prince George's County Through Trauma-Informed Care Initiative. The tentative start date for the project and selected candidates will be September 5, 2023.

Who We Are

Adoptions Together is one of the area's top 501(c)(3) nonprofit child and family service agencies in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. We are passionate about the work we do and believe in supporting and strengthening every child, every family, every step of the way. Our mission is to build healthy, lifelong family connections for every child and to advocate for the continuous improvement of systems that promote the well-being of children.

One of our agency's guiding principles is inclusivity: all children and families are welcome regardless of gender expression, age, race, religion, wealth, health, marital status, or sexual orientation. With this guiding principle in mind, we believe in cultivating a healthy environment in which all employees feel supported while working to achieve our mission.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

1. Program Oversight. Establish and promote training initiative throughout Prince George's County. Engage in outreach efforts to identify potential agency partners for training, establish training cohorts, and ensure that training is delivered and evaluated.
2. Curriculum Development and Conference Planning. Assist with trauma-informed care training curriculum development. Assist with the planning and execution of a culminating trauma-informed care conference.
3. Provide training and coaching to agency partners in Prince George's County.
4. Complete annual evaluations of each supervisee in accordance with agency policy and procedures and provide day to day oversight for Training Coordinator and Training Specialists.
5. Reporting & Contract Management. Provide contract management that meets and ensures adherence to timelines established regarding contract deliverables. Maintain and track data related to project outputs and outcomes and complete any required grant reporting. Collaborate with external evaluator to study and report program impact.
6. Community Advocacy. Maintain positive relationships with community stakeholders and attend community events to promote the services available through the initiative.
7. Other Duties. Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Social work or a related field. Master's Degree preferred.

• Experience in curriculum development and training on topics related to trauma-informed care and child welfare.
• Proven ability to establish and lead a new initiative.
• At least 5 years of experience developing and facilitating training initiatives.

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive understanding of the components of a trauma-informed system of care on the micro and macro level. Knowledge of the impact of trauma on human beings throughout the life cycle with a specific focus on child and family serving professionals and the clients with whom they work. Knowledge and understanding of content related to: ACES, resiliency, loss, grief, historical/intergenerational trauma, neuroscience, and vicarious trauma.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team, provide program oversight, and to effectively engage with diverse populations.
• Ability to design and implement engaging and comprehensive training curricula.
• Knowledge of adult learning techniques and on-line training modalities.
• Proven ability to adhere to contract deliverables and reporting standards with public partners.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with community stakeholders and agency colleagues.
• Ability to think and work independently, prioritize and problem solve.
• Strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual training platforms such as Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet.

Why Join Us?

If our mission and vision align with your personal values, we may be a good fit!

The salary for this position is $75,000 - $80,000, commensurate with experience with full benefits including:

• $5,000 Incentive Bonus!
• Flexible working environment
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave - Over 4 weeks to start!
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance - Including an HRA and FSA
• Paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Holiday Leave
• And more!

To apply, a detailed cover letter outlining your qualifications for the position along with your resume is required. Interviews will be conducted virtually.

Additional Notes

Each employee is required to complete (and maintain as necessary) a physical exam to include a TB test, a criminal background check in identified jurisdictions, and Child Protective Services Registries check in identified jurisdictions, and orientation training.

Adoptions Together is an equal opportunity employer and offers a pleasant, flexible work environment. To learn more, please visit https://www.adoptionstogether.org/about-us/careers/

Principals only, no recruiters. No phone calls please.