Training Specialist

At Wayfinder Family Services , we understand the unique challenges facing some of our state’s most vulnerable children, youth and adults. Those with disabilities, those without a home of their own, those who have been abused and many, many more. We answer the call for them. We believe in the amazing potential in, and for, each and every one of them. And, together, we find a way to turn that potential into reality. Program And Role Summary Our statewide Foster Care and Adoption programs match children and youth who have been displaced from their homes due to abuse or neglect with families that can provide safe, caring homes. Wayfinder recruits, trains and certifies resource (foster) families, some of whom ultimately adopt the children they foster. We emphasize a child achieving permanency, which can be reunification with birth parents, living with relatives, adoption or guardianship. The primary focus of the Training Specialist is to be a facilitator or co‑facilitator for the Training for Adoption Competency (TAC). The hourly range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00 per hour. The primary purpose of this position is to be a facilitator or co‑facilitator for the Training for Adoption Competency (TAC). This includes coordination and implementation of designated training/learning opportunities, managing attendance and evaluations/surveys of trainees, curriculum development as needed, and serving as an internal and external subject matter trainer for specified training as needed. Primary Responsibilities Offer designated training for the specified agency programs as well as community partners as required. Coordination and implementation of designated training/learning opportunities Managing attendance and evaluations/surveys of trainees Curriculum development as needed Other duties as outlined in the position description. Qualifications Education and Experience A master's degree or higher from an accredited or state‑approved graduate school in social work or a related field. Prior training experience with local and national conference training experience is preferred. California licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) in good standing is preferred. Valid CA Driver License with a minimum of three (3) years good driving history and must be approved by the agency’s insurance carrier to drive agency vehicles. Benefits Paid Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, 11 paid holidays, plus five winter holidays Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 4% Employee referral program: Encourage your colleagues to join us Education tuition assistance program: Invest in your career development Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible Flexible spending account (FSA) plans Eligibility and other benefits are outlined in plan documents #J-18808-Ljbffr