Training Specialist: Motivational Interviewing

Training Specialist: Motivational Interviewing

Delmar, NY

Organizational Overview

Youth Research, Inc (YRI) assists the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) and its' state and local partners in developing, administering, and delivering training and learning opportunities and related activities for the full range of services for which OCFS is responsible, such as child welfare, juvenile justice, childcare, adoption and foster care, youth development, and child and adult protective services.

Duties

The Training Specialist for Motivational Interviewing, under the supervision of the Training Supervisor, will be responsible for delivering classroom and virtual training in the evidenced based practice of Motivational Interviewing. The Training Specialist will also be responsible for skill development and application which will involve on-site observation and coaching and modeling of specific Motivational Interviewing techniques with trainees. The Training Specialist will also assist with curriculum updates and revisions and are expected to remain current on Motivational Interviewing practice. The Training Specialist will carry out all duties and responsibilities listed in detail below.

• Conduct Motivational Interviewing (MI) training in-person. Training topics covered in MI may include Stages of Change, Engagement Strategies, OARS skills, and supporting Autonomy.
• Conduct onsite technical assistance activities which may include consultation, coaching, modeling, and observation of newly or previously trained staff to improve their MI abilities.
• Participate in curriculum updates and revisions and remaining current on best practices in Motivational Interviewing.
• Represent YRI at all required project related meetings, training and onsite deliveries/events.
• Complete required reports and documentation as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Minimal Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, public policy, human services, counseling, or similar field.
• One year of experience using Motivational Interviewing techniques directly with client populations.
• Knowledge of using Motivational Interviewing including Stages of Change, Engagement Strategies, OARS Skills and Supporting Autonomy in client populations.
• One year of experience delivering training to adult learners, this can include both in-person classroom and virtual training.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40lbs.
• Ability to work variable days and work hours and travel regularly throughout NYS to deliver trainings and attend meetings, including travel to areas that may not be served by public transportation.
• Proficiency in MS Office, 365 and software applications needed to perform the essential duties.
• Knowledge of learning and development best practices.
• A proven track record of high performance managing multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to teamwork and proactively fostering a collegial work environment.
• Experience working with diverse groups and populations.
• Strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the YRI culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working as a child welfare caseworker.
• MSW, LMSW, CASAC or other clinical background.

Additional Information

A valid NYS Driver's license is required.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. YRI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. YRI is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity. It is the policy of YRI to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position for which they are applying or for which they are employed. YRI does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under title I of the ADA.

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