Training Specialist
Boys & Girls Aid is committed to recruiting, hiring and retaining a diverse staff with a variety of backgrounds.
We will honor your unique experiences, perspectives, and identities.
We are an inclusive community dedicated to investing in relationships and authentically valuing others.
Boys & Girls Aid in Portland OR is looking to hire a Training Specialist.
Do you have direct service experience?
Can you coach and support others in serving children and youth?
If you're a professional with a passion for training and empowering others, you might just be perfect for this position!
This position earns a competitive wage of $22.42 -24.52/hour.
We provide a robust benefits package, featuring medical, dental, life, and AD&D insurance, flexible time off, paid holidays, an employee assistance program, and a 403(b) retirement plan with a 4% employer contribution after six months.
Our agency also qualifies for Student Loan Forgiveness.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!
ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS AID
Founded in 1885, we are focused on family permanency.
Our mission is to make sure that every child in foster care grows up in a family.
We teach and model healthy environments, invest in relationships, and work to cultivate the best opportunities for children.
As we focus on building positive and long-lasting relationships, we strive to create a formidable foundation for the youth we serve.
As a member of the Boys & Girls Aid team, you will have an opportunity to promote social justice for youth who are in foster care, are involved with juvenile justice, or are experiencing homelessness.
Each employee plays a direct role in adding value to those we serve.
We understand that how we treat our employees reflects on their performance.
We strive to show our staff how much they are valued through a culture of open communication, transparency, and honesty.
In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer work-life balance!
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A TRAINING SPECIALIST SUMMARY
The Training Specialist provides training, coaching and support to direct service staff serving children and youth, and occasionally agency foster parents.
This position requires a professional with direct service experience and capacity to train and coach others to meet the specific needs of clients served by the Agency.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Traveling between various agency locations to deliver agency training, which includes scheduled sessions, small groups, and one-on-one coaching.
This may require up to 12 Saturday trainings per year.
Assisting in the onboarding process to ensure new hires meet training requirements and are prepared for direct service care.
Modeling best practices in direct care as needed and guiding staff on integrating training concepts into daily practice.
Identifying and managing educational materials, maintaining the training library, and overseeing the monthly training newsletter.
Collaborating with external trainers and agencies to address internal training needs.
Developing and refining training curricula, handouts, and other educational resources.
Applying adult learning principles in training sessions, ensuring a conducive learning environment, and providing accommodations for diverse learners.
The role involves hands-on involvement, coaching, and a commitment to ongoing development of both staff and training materials.
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES Bachelor's degree with three (3) years of post-graduate, experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience delivering services to families and children, youth experiencing homelessness and/or foster parents preferred.
Experience in developing curriculum and providing training preferred.
Must be familiar with attachment theory, child development, the psychosocial dynamics of foster care and/or youth experiencing homelessness, and unique needs of youth who have been impacted by trauma.
Note: This job description is representative of the major position requirements and is not intended to be all-inclusive.