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Abbott House Bilingual Foster Parent Trainer in Irvington, New York
Job DescriptionAbbott House is seeking a competent Bilingual Foster Parent Trainer to join the Foster Care team. In this role the Bilingual Foster Parent Trainer will provide the required and necessary training to foster care parents to ensure the successful placement of foster care children.About Abbott HouseAbbott House is an innovative community-based organization that helps children, families, adults, and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with complex needs build lasting foundations for a promising future. We operate programs in the New York Metropolitan area and Hudson Valley.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct training for foster care parentsConnect foster care parents with community resourcesEnsures the completion of the home study process for all recruited and kinship foster families assigned, including home visits and interviewsMaintains accurate records of each assigned foster parent including SCR clearances, medicals, fingerprints etc.Ensures the accurate updating of CNNXWorking with the other Foster Family Trainers ensures the scheduling of a minimum of 10 GPSII/MAPP clusters and a minimum of 6 Caring for our Own clustersAbout YouYou are the ideal candidate for Bilingual Foster Parent Trainer if you have a passion to help your community and empower underserved populations. Being compassionate, resourceful, organized, flexible and responsive are critical attributes to be successful in this role.You have at least a Bachelor’s in Social Work. Master's degree is preferredYou have a valid driver's license and drive your own vehicleYou have at least 2 years of experience working with child welfareYou are familiar with NYS DSS/ACS regulationsYou are MAPP CertifiedWhat We Offer:Professional growth opportunitiesMedical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Care benefits with premiums substantially paid by for employees, employee families and domestic partnersGenerous vacation, holiday, sick time, and personal time off benefitsTuition ReimbursementCompany paid life insurance and long-term Disability InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramShort-term disability and Workers Compensation benefitsPaid Family Leave ProgramEmployee Recognition AwardsSchedule: Monday-Friday 9 am- 5 pmJob Type: Full-timeSalary: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per yearBenefits:Dental insuranceEmployee assistance programHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offTuition reimbursementSchedule: 8 hour shiftExperience: Child welfare: 2 years (Preferred)License/Certification:Driver's License (Required)Work Location: In person
Minimum Salary: 38,000 Maximum Salary: 41,000 Salary Unit: Yearly