Trainer

Position:                      Trainer
Classification:             Full-time, Exempt       
Reports to:                  Training Manager
Company:                    DePelchin Children's Center
Location:                     Houston, TX

Position Description:
The Trainer will assist the Training Manager in implementing DePelchin Children's Center’s Outreach strategy for Foster Care and Residential Services.  The Trainer will also provide presentations and conduct public speaking both internally and externally to promote the Mission, Vision, Philosophy and Values of the organization to staff and the community. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Monitors services delivered for compliance with the legal and regulatory requirements of Council on Accreditation, Youth For Tomorrow, Residential Child Care Licensing and other appropriate regulatory bodies.
• Assures appropriate interfacing among other programs of this agency and agencies within the community.
• Serves on the Recruitment and Training team and actively participates in recruitment and training activities, as needed.
• Carries out quality assurance activities within the service area.
• May participate in creation or delivery of training provided by the organization to parents, community partners, and staff.
• Responds to requests for presentations or outreach opportunities in the community and coordinates scheduling and staffing of these events.
• Create and maintain social media content for programmatic awareness and promotion.
• Creates collateral materials for promotion of services and training.
• Research, assess and make recommendations on training curriculum.
• Aid in coordination of foster parent and staff events promoting recruitment and retention.
• Coordinate with outside agencies to provide required and desired training for staff and community. 
• Promote the Mission, Vision, Philosophy and Values of the organization to staff and the community.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or marketing.
• Two (2) years relevant experience in community outreach/engagement, relationship building, and public speaking.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Average to advanced level of complexity, specific knowledge, experience, and creativity. 
• Highly organized, flexible, and able to work well with time deadlines and accountability
• Knowledge of Social Work practices.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to maintain professional, confidential work environment.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse populations and work force.
• Ability to work flexible hours which vary according to client needs.

Work Conditions:

• Environment: Office-based
• Range of Schedule:  Mon – Fri, 7:00 am to 8:00 pm, Occasional nights or weekends
• Travel: Occasional, Local (Must have reliable transportation, valid Texas Driver License and current Auto Insurance)

DePelchin is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace.

DePelchin is committed to selecting and employing the best and most qualified person available for each job opening without unlawful discrimination of any kind. Additionally, DePelchin is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), marital or parental status, veteran status, religion, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, or political affiliation.