Trainer, Parent Resource

Trainer, Parent Resource About Western Kentucky University: Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered, applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906, WKU is the third largest public four-year institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 16,293 students and nearly 2,612 faculty and staff employees. Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering its campus community. At the heart of our mission, we seek to provide holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students, faculty, and staff to become effective scholars, contributors, and leaders in our ever-evolving communities. Located 65 miles north of Nashville, TN, and just over 100 miles south of Louisville, KY, WKU's main campus is in Bowling Green, KY - a city with approximately 70,000 residents. Our population is ethnically diverse, with more than 85 languages spoken in and around Bowling Green, and people from 35 nationalities call our community home. Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKU's strategic plans and ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life. Paid-time off for holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided. Learn more about WKU and Bowling Green at wku.edu/about. Job Description: Duties and Responsibilities: - Attend trainings or Training of Trainers to learn how to present preservice and mandatory trainings for foster parents as scheduled by region or Training Branch. - Partner with R&C team to determine which scheduled preservice or mandatory training you are available to help train. - Maintain regular communication with the regional R&C team regarding training schedule/needs. - Strategically share your experience using the skills/knowledge presented in a training as a foster/adoptive parent. - Defer to R&C team for responses to questions regarding policy during training. - Work up to 80 hours per month and document this time on a biweekly timesheet. Failure to submit the timesheet in a timely manner will result in lack of or delay in pay. - Stay up-to-date with timesheets and reimbursement paperwork. - Communicate any training needs or supports to coordinator. Requirements: - One year DCBS experience with foster/adoptive children. - Applicants from Private Child Care providers may be considered if they meet all other requirements and have adopted from Kentucky's foster care system and thus are an approved DCBS adoptive parent. - Current foster and/or adoptive parent in good standing with DBCS. - Not be a DCBS Protection & Permanency employee. - Comfortable with public speaking and possess the ability to learn how to present trainings to an audience of foster/adoptive/kinship parents. Additional Information: - Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment. - Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. - In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices. - Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. - To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at [email protected] or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. - Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website. - Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php - For information related to job postings, please email [email protected]. Application Instructions: - The following items must be submitted through this electronic talent management system: - Staff Application - You will receive email confirmation that your submission has been received. - The candidate review process will generally begin as materials are received.