Home Study And Post Release Services Trainer

Description
Job Title: Home Studyand Post Release Services Trainer
Department/Program: ORR Home Study and Post Release Services
Reports to: Assistant Program Director
Work location: SE Portland/Salem/remote office
FLSA status: (exempt/salaried)
Pay range: $28.77 - $31.75 (hourly)
Position/Job Summary:
The trainer is responsible for conducting trainings for new staff, providing trainings as required by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) and in coordination with the Case Management Supervisor. The trainer coordinates professional development opportunities for all staff in the Home Study & Post Release Services (HS/PRS) program. The position will be responsible for the development of training materials for both live and online self-paced trainings as well as facilitate virtual live trainings and in-person. This position reports to the Assistant Program Director.
Position/Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organize, develop, and deliver live online or in person high-quality training, coaching, and technical assistance services for staff in the HS/PRS program, including case managers, case aides, supervisors, and support staff.
• Develop and update new staff onboarding curriculum for required pre-service trainings with the supervision of the Assistant Program Director.
• Facilitate onboarding trainings with new staff in a live online format and through recorded webinars as well as in-person sessions.
• Coordinate and facilitate the delivery of annual trainings in the areas of child welfare, behavioral health, child trafficking, and other topics as required by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR).
• Train staff on new policies and procedures with the collaboration of the Assistant Program Director.
• Work in collaboration with supervisor to conduct training needs assessments and analyze various data to identify training needs.
• Analyze and respond to training evaluations to improve presentation content, delivery and effectiveness.
• Deliver and coordinate external facing trainings for providers working with unaccompanied children.
• Maintain working knowledge of best practices and trends in the field and share relevant, ongoing professional development opportunities with the HS/PRS network.
• Understand and comply with all policies and procedures of the program and interpret them for staff, as needed.
• Research relevant subject matter/topics to create accurate and relevant training and support materials.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Participate in the practice and continuing implementation of the Sanctuary Model. (All positions)
• Other duties as assigned to ensure successful operation of program/department (All positions)

Competencies:

• Communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing in English
• Applicable federal and state laws
• Administer policies, procedures and programs
• Interpret information, utilize critical thinking and explain concepts to others
• Maintain effective working relationships with agency employees at all levels and the general public
• Define and resolve moderately complex problems
• Able to provide culturally-appropriate care
• Able to hold each other and yourself accountable to the diversity and uniqueness of all individuals within Morrison, our clients and our community stakeholders (All positions).

Required Position Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work or an equivalent degree in behavioral sciences or a social services field
• Approximately 3 years of experience in the fields listed above
• This requirement may be substituted by a bachelors degree in one of the aforementioned sciences, plus approximately 5 years of relevant employment experience that demonstrates staff training, including training both small and large groups of staff virtually and /or in-person
• At least three years' experience in staff training, including training both small and large groups of staff virtually and/or in-person;
• Excellent organizational, verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills;
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically proficiency with Teams, Word, Power Point, and Excel is required; experience working with Zoom or other virtual platforms is recommended.
• Strong technology skills and ability to effectively utilize web-based training platforms and online learning management systems (LMS);
• Experience with e-learning highly preferred;
• Strict adherence to timeframes, policy, and procedures;
• Ability to prioritize duties and multi-task in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to work well independently and in a team;
• Ability to track and analyze data;
• Position is remote and the candidate must have an appropriate workspace to complete documentation, phone calls, and video conferencing
• Attained age 21 years or older before first day of employment in position (ORR)

Preferred Position Qualifications:

• Experience working with immigrant populations
• Knowledgeable about family preservation, kinship care, and/or general child welfare
• ORR experience
• Knowledge of Federal, State and agency regulations.
• Knowledge of adolescent developmental issues, trauma, abuse and neglect, substance abuse and dependence, delinquency, peer influence, and related group and individual interventions.

Other Requirements:

• Able to work shift hours and days, as assigned. Position may require work outside of usual work hours on occasion.
• Occasional travel via car to visit different work sites
• Hold a valid drivers' license and must maintain minimum auto insurance policy for driving a personal vehicle
• Able to pass a comprehensive criminal history background investigation
• Current CPR and Standard First Aid required
• 40 hours of required training per year

Physical demands and work environment:

• Visual acuity allowing for analysis of written data.
• Manual dexterity allowing for operation of routine office equipment (computers, telephone, fax, copy machine, typewriter, calculator, etc.)
• Physical dexterity allowing for reaching, stooping, and repetitive motion of wrist, hand or fingers.
• Ability to remain calm and emotionally available in an environment serving youth who have experienced trauma.

We are an Affirmative Action Plan Employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. In compliance with our Affirmative Action Plan, Morrison uses E-Verify to determine employment eligibility after an offer is accepted.
Applications will be reviewed as received. Morrison reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period.
Morrison employees are offered a variety of benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employer-Paid Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).