If you are looking for meaningful work with a flexible schedule, join our team to help Utah children by strengthening families. Utah Foster Care is a family oriented business that is looking for an experienced, engaged, and dynamic trainer to prepare families to care for children in foster care.
Position Type: Part Time (20 Hours per week) with some Benefits
Location: Eastern Utah, Price, Moab Blanding
Closing Date: May 31, 2022 or when filled
Salary: $20,500 to $26,500 per year depending on experience
Utah Foster Care, a non-profit child welfare agency, is seeking a part-time team member to work as a foster parent educator. You will work with parents and families from Eastern Utah, Vernal, Price, Moab, and Blanding.
Duties include (note: this is a job-share position and these duties will be shared)
- Training potential and current foster/adoptive families: Pre-service Series 24+ hours/month and In-service classes 4-6+ hours/month
- Data entry and reporting
- Training class preparation
- Ongoing support of trainees
- Curriculum review/development
- Organizing in-service trainings for current foster families
- Regional coordination with Division of Child and Family Services and other community partners
- Coordinating with Recruitment and Retention programs
- Other duties as assigned
Job qualifications and requirements:
- Master’s degree in Human Sciences field or commensurate combination of education and experience
- Working knowledge of evidenced based and trauma-informed curriculums
- Public speaking and presentation skills necessary
- Skilled PowerPoint (or similar programs), Excel, and online presentation platforms (Zoom, GoToMeeting, Crowdcast, etc)
- Valid Driver’s License and reliable registered transportation required
- Experience with a non-profit or child welfare agency is preferred
- Knowledge of DCFS foster care/adoption policy, procedure and licensing is preferred
- On-site and remote work
- Evenings and some weekends
- Travel required
Benefits: 401 (k), PTO
EOE
PLEASE NOTE: Utah Foster Care only accepts applications online. Due to limited staff and time constraints, UFC only contacts those individuals selected for interview.
Apply online at: https://utahfostercare.org/forms/hr-application-employment/