Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Training Coordinator is an exempt position responsible for understanding the specific training needs of the Unaccompanied Children (UC) program based on state licensing needs and the funder's cooperative agreement. The Training Coordinator will stay current with all Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) policy changes and develop a training curriculum to implement policy updates. The Training Coordinator plays a key role in developing and delivering training programs to support staff, volunteers, and community partners, ensures employees have the knowledge and skills needed to fulfill the organization’s mission effectively, and provides support to the Program Director, including maintaining the monthly reporting required by the funder and state licensing requirements.

• Ensures compliance with all ORR and DCF Training requirements.
• Develops and refines training materials that align with ORR Policies and Procedures and Department of Children and Families (DCF) Trainings.
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and facilitates staff development training.
• Supports staff in using the online software Relias, ORR Learning Center, and DCF training system.
• Ensures staff are registered for the required staff development training.
• Manages the logistics of training sessions, including setting up facilities, preparing materials, and ensuring smooth execution.
• Manages employees’ training through Relias.
• Onboards new hires.
• Creates and supervises the maintenance of the Professional Training Library.
• Ensures all new hires complete pre-service and ORR training.
• Ensures compliance with funding and regulatory requirements.
• Promotes professional development.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• $60,500 annual salary
• 15 PTO Days per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Healthcare Concierge
• Financial Wellness Program
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
• Supplemental Accident, Hospital Liability & Critical Illness Insurance
• Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Pet, Legal and Identity Theft insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• An opportunity to make the world a better place!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science.
• Five (5) years of progressive employment experience with a social services or childcare agency/organization.
• Previous work history in a shelter setting preferred.
• Working knowledge of community organizations and resources to outsource training when necessary.
• Ability to conduct formal and informal meetings and trainings.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to deal professionally, courteously, and effectively with clients, employees, and community organizations.
• Ability to lift and/or carry case files, activity supplies, donations, etc., up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work in stressful client situations.
• Potential exposure to clients who may exhibit physically and/or verbally aggressive behaviors.
• Must participate in at least 40 hours of continuing education/training per year.
• Must have CPR and First Aid certification and maintain certification throughout employment.
• Proof of Immunization for: Varicella (2 doses), MMR (2 dose), Influenza (1 dose yearly), and Tdap (1 dose).
• Potential exposure to communicable diseases.
• Bilingual in English/ Spanish required.
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check is required to maintain the position.
• Must have a valid drivers' license and auto insurance coverage. Must be able to drive the company van as needed to transport clients.

WHO WE ARE:

From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture or gender identity. Our programs span a broad human service spectrum, from behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation or home care assistance for the elderly.

GCJFCS offers an opportunity to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor’s and Master’s level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we offer both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to fulfill state requirements at no cost to the employee.

Gulf Coast JFCS is an equal opportunity employer. Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers’ compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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