Trainer of Evidence Based Models

Job Description

The Trainer of Trainer’s (TOT) overall goal is to help workers use evidence-based models and best practices to create positive outcomes for the families in Good Shepherd’s care. Toward this goal, the TOT will support staff in mastering the Child Success NYC model along with other evidence-based models and effectively integrating them into day-to-day casework, ensuring model fidelity and sustainability. The TOT will also collaborate with program leadership to strengthen staff capacity around new policies and best practices.

Reports to: Program Director of Model Fidelity and Special Services

Location: 7 West Burnside Ave., Bronx, NY 10453

Hours: 35 Hours; Non -Exempt (Position requires staff to be onsite. Hybrid schedules are based on program needs)

Salary: $50-55K based on relevant experience and education

Major Duties:

Participate in TOT training workshops and TOT consultation with model developers

Facilitate parent and foster parent groups and maintain Approved Facilitator status

Train Case Planners and Support Staff to conduct high-quality groups with fidelity to the model

Guide staff in helping group participants apply skills in their daily lives, particularly working toward reunification and reducing placement disruptions

Observe all assigned group sessions, rate fidelity, and provide written and verbal feedback to facilitators using a strength-based approach

Track and monitor children entering and exiting care between the ages of 0-48 months to assess for Attachment by behavioral Catch Up (ABC).

Meet with participants to share information and recruit for ABC, PTC, and KEEP models.

Provide and document consultation for facilitators to support model fidelity.

Model and teach best practices related to documentation of groups in Connections and other data systems as needed

Monitor and work to improve outcomes related to the model

Monitor and assist staff in utilizing tools and tracking data related to the model

Identify documentation issues; complete and/or facilitate data cleanup as needed

Coordinate outreach efforts across casework staff, Homefinding, Intake and Support Services, ensuring a coherent and consistent approach to participant recruitment and retention

Coordinate the provision of groups to meet participants’ needs (timing, language, etc.)

Communicate and collaborate with consultants, other agencies, and ACS as needed

Model and teach effective integration of models within the overall framework of Youth and Family Development

Assist in creation and facilitation of parent and/or foster parent advisory groups to explore opportunities for continuous program improvement

Other duties as assigned

Requirements and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree preferred, HS/GED required

Applicants must be Approved Facilitators as certified by the model developers

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Exemplary facilitation skills

Strong training and coaching skills are a must

Strong leadership and collaboration skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Exemplary clinical wisdom

Strong desire and ability to work effectively with GSS foster care program populations

Engaging presentation style

Ability to maintain detailed and consistent documentation

Commitment to GSS mission and the use of evidence-based models to further that mission

Commitment to continuous professional development for self and others

Full-time

Hybrid remote