Bilingual CRAFFT Trainer - School of Social Work

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with regional CRAFFT Coordinators to accept referrals for pre-service training from Local Departments of Social Services (LDSS)

• Provide pre-service and inservice training in Spanish (and English as needed) for prospective kinship, foster, and adoptive parents using designated approved VDSS curricula (e.g., NTDC)

• Create process and coordinate pre-service and inservice training for all non english speaking families with CRAFFT coordinators and local DSS agencies to ensure accessibility and appropriate language resource provision

• Facilitate group and one-on-one pre-service training in Spanish (and English as needed), including scheduled series and make-up sessions

• Develop flexible training schedules to accommodate families’ diverse needs (daytime, evening, weekend, and creative scheduling)

• Maintain a weekly and monthly calendar of training; document all scheduled, completed, and cancelled sessions

• Attend and present information as needed at regularly scheduled regional roundtable meetings with LDSS staff and stakeholders to provide resources regarding resource parent development and training

• Work with CRAFFT Program Manager and coordinators to support statewide CRAFFT initiatives and special projects

• Complete as needed the entire home study process for kinship care, foster care and adoption, including the completion of Mutual Family Assessments (MFA) in Spanish (and English as needed)

• Attend and observe prospective families in pre-service training to follow up on issues or concerns raised by trainers or agency staff.

• Create process and coordinate MFA for all non english speaking families with MFA Supervisors and local DSS agencies to ensure accessibility and appropriate language resource provision

• Submit written reports as required

• Participate in monthly conference calls and travel as needed to attend statewide meetings and trainings

• Other duties as assigned

Special Requirements

• Occasional travel throughout Virginia is required and is on an as needed basis

• This is a telework position that requires a flexible schedule, including frequent night and weekend work to accommodate family training and assessment needs

Salary commensurate with experience

Grant Funded, Restricted position

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be fluent in English and Spanish with the ability to conduct professional training and write comprehensive assessments in both languages
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a human services field (Social Work, Psychology, Sociology) or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum of two years of experience in child welfare within a public or private setting
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams)
• Proven experience delivering engaging presentations
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior employment with a local DSS as a Resource Family, Foster Care, Adoptions, or CPS Worker
• Extensive experience facilitating training for kinship/foster/adoptive parents and writing home assessments
• Master's degree is highly preferred

Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Hours per Week: 40

Restricted Position: Yes

ORP Eligible: No

University Job Title: Education Specialist 1, Community Engagement & Outreach

Contact Name: Naomi Reddish, [email protected]