URM Retention and Training Coordinator

• Design, plan, organize and facilitate learning opportunities for foster parents in compliance with all state and federal regulations;
• Ensure foster parent training incorporates the unique cultural needs of refugee youth and elements of caring for youth with trauma;
• Monitor supportive peer relationships and Foster Parent Community Groups to maintain the Foster Parent mentoring practice;
• Monitor, evaluate, and record training activities and program effectiveness;
• Effectively maintain the web-based learning platform;
• Monitor and record the trainings completed by each participating family to ensure their individual needs are meet and to maintain program guidelines;
• Develop and implement an annual schedule with monthly learning opportunities for foster parents;
• Facilitate learning solutions using a variety of instructional techniques or formats, to include but not limited to role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures;
• Assess training needs by utilizing satisfaction surveys, federal guidelines, focus groups, and case manager and refugee foster parent consultations;
• Obtain, organize, and develop training procedure manuals, guides and course materials, such as handouts or visual materials; Maintain an educational library to meet the unique training needs of refugee foster parents;
• Oversee and maintain the Refugee Foster Parent Facebook page, while communicating important program updates and training opportunities on the social media platform;
• Oversee the Foster Parent Advisory Board;
• Work cooperatively and supportively with licensors, caseworkers, and supervisors to enhance foster home recruitment efforts and overall program effectiveness;
• Organize special events for retention and recognition purposes;
• Ensure that foster parent training meets state licensing regulations and federal recommendations
• Stay up-to-date on developments in refugee foster care by attending conferences, journal readings, books, and/or magazine articles;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's level degree in Human Services, or equivalent field of study from an accredited college;
• Prior work experience developing and facilitating adult learning through formal training;
• Prior work experience facilitating collaborative learning sessions, preferred;
• Bilingual in English/Spanish, strongly preferred;
• Excellent verbal and written communication with strong interpersonal skills;
• Sensitivity in communicating and developing relationships cross culturally;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with high initiative;
• Must have an ability to provide excellent and compassionate customer service;
• Must be reliable with time sensitive deadlines and tasks;
• Computer and typing skills sufficient to perform essential job functions;
• Must be willing and able to work outside of normal business hours to include some evenings and weekends, as necessary;
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite;
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany. Must also pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage;
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith and Mission Statement.

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