Foster Care/Adopt Trainer

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Looking for a rewarding career with a purpose?

Come see why the Cleveland Plain Dealer has named Catholic Charities one of the top workplaces for 10 years in a row.

If you are a compassionate and dedicated person looking for an opportunity to make a difference in society, we encourage you to apply. Catholic Charities isn’t just an organization that provides help to those in need in our communities—it’s a place where employees are encouraged to live purpose driven lives, professionally and personally. Join our team as we provide help and create hope for those in need.

At Catholic Charities, we serve everyone, regardless of belief or background, and we employ qualified individuals who commit to our mission with the goal of transforming lives for the better.  One need not be Catholic to join our workforce nor to access our services.

The Foster Care & Adoption Trainer provides training services to prospective and certified foster/adoptive parents Conduct the pre-service and continuing training of prospective and certified families to include the expectations, commitment and responsibilities of being a foster/adoptive family.

Responsibilities:

• Under direction, ensure that the activities of this position and relevant programs are consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland.
• Be available to families on a one-to-one basis for rules/policy clarification and training.
• Provide training which is considered essential to recruitment/retention of families on an as needed basis.  Other areas of training may include but are not limited to home-study/re-certifications, record compliance, quality improvement, cultural diversity initiatives and adoptive initiatives.
• Maintain and meet all required continuing education as defined by system, certification and assessor requirements and Ohio licensure boards as appropriate. 
• Understand the rights of clients in care and demonstrate cultural diversity and sensitivity.  Is aware and responsive to cultural diversity issues presented by clients/families seeking services.
• Implement, utilize and/or participate in system policies and operations by:  following directives of clinical/administrative staff, designee, or responsible party assisting in the efficient and professional operation of site business and serving as a liaison to other sites and/or departments.
• Trained in completing BCI/FBI fingerprints
• Provide access to the system child advocates and copy of grievance procedure to ensure rights and reporting to appropriate supervisory personnel.
• Provide and ensure the safety and rights of each client to whom direct service is provided by adhering to system policies and procedures and applicable DYSrules and regulations.
• Provide information to families about their rights and a description of services.
• Perform other duties as necessary to accomplish objectives.

Requirements:

• Combination of education and experience normally represented by a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Human Services or related field with 1-3 years related professional experience in an Adoption/Foster Care Agency in the coordination of services for children and families.
• Must have LSW or be licensure eligible.(preferred)
• Must be familiar with DYS rules and regulations for Foster Care and Adoptions.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.

• Knowledgeable and responsive to cultural diversity issues presented in the coordination of services for families.

• Must be able to effectively and productively work with people of very diverse economic, cultural and administrative backgrounds.
• Must have competent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to form good working and therapeutic relationships.
• Good working knowledge of computers and familiarity with Microsoft Office software.
• Must have competent organizational skills, strong detail orientation and the ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
• Final applicant is required to be fingerprinted to complete background check.

 Learn More about Catholic Charities and our Programs by visiting:

• Overview | Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland (ccdocle.org)
• Service Areas | Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland (ccdocle.org)

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer.

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