Job Summary The Foster Family Trainer is responsible for conducting the appropriate MAPP trainings. In addition to providing the training the Foster Family Trainer’s duties include holding the Orientation, scheduling the training clusters and completing the home study. The Foster Family Trainer position requires excellent assessment, writing and oral skills. This employee must show a comprehensive understanding of the child welfare system of New York State. About Abbott House Abbott 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 Responsibilities + Responsible for holding twice monthly Orientations. + Responsible for conducting the following foster parent training curriculums GPSII/MAPP, Caring for our Own, and Deciding Together. + Ensures the completion of the home study process for all recruited and kinship foster families assigned, including home visits and interviews + Maintains accurate records of each assigned foster parent including SCR clearances, medicals, fingerprints etc. + Ensures the accurate updating of CNNX + Working 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 clusters + Weekend and evening hours are required. About You You are the ideal candidate if you have an interest working with vulnerable youth and want to be part of a great organization. + You must have BA/BSW with 3 years working in Child Welfare. MAPP certified a plus. + You must have a Valid driver’s license. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $52,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year Benefits: + 403(b) + Dental insurance + Health insurance + Life insurance + Mileage reimbursement + Paid time off + Parental leave + Retirement plan + Tuition reimbursement + Vision insurance Schedule: + Monday to Friday Experience: + Child welfare: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: + Driver's License (Required) Ability to Commute: + Bronx, NY (Required) Ability to Relocate: + Bronx, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person