Training Coordinator Kinship Care Resource Center

  • Full Time
  • East Lansing
  • $55000 USD / Year

Website Michigan State University

The Kinship Care Resource Center in Michigan is expanding. Join our team as we provide the information, resources, and support kinship caregivers raising relative children (including fictive kin) deserve.

The Kinship Care Resource Center (KCRC) is one of four community programs in the School of Social Work at Michigan State University. The Kinship Care Resource Center provides statewide support, information, and referrals for kinship caregivers through a website, toll-free phone line, and community outreach. The Training Coordinator plays a critical role in advancing the organization’s mission by designing, implementing, and evaluating a training program that systematically supports the knowledge skills and abilities of staff engaged in delivering the Kinship Support Program model. This position is also responsible for driving continuous improvement (CQI) initiatives across the organization, ensuring that processes and outcomes meet the highest quality standards. The coordinator works closely with program leaders to identify development needs, facilitate learning opportunities, and lead quality improvement projects that contribute to the study design outcomes and the mission. This role requires a blend of instructional design expertise, analytical skills, and commitment to improved outcomes for kinship caregivers.

  • Implementation and co-design of the KCRC training plan
  • Design, lead, deliver, and recruit trainers for onboarding and in-service training sessions for KCRC and partner staff.
  • Collaborate and meet with vendors to support training plan success
  • Engage in ongoing assessments to track use of and need for ongoing learning and coaching opportunities to support implementation of the KCRC practice model.
  • Collect and analyze pre/post-test knowledge checks, feedback forms, and track attendance to ensure the effectiveness of training programs.
  • Lead and collaborate on Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives by analyzing performance data and ensuring fidelity and alignment with practice model standards.
  • Provide feedback to MichiKIN partner supervisors and partner agencies on employee engagement, retention, and the application of training materials.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, maintain accurate records, and report findings to leadership.
  • Collaborates with Kinship team leaders on strategies to enhance implementation discuss trends, facilitate change processes, contribute to a culture of learning, and drive activities that systematically support positive outcomes for kinship families across the organization.
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in social work, adult education, organizational development, curriculum development, or related field with a minimum of one year experience designing and delivering training
  • Demonstrated success in designing comprehensive training plans that include learning assessments, curriculum development, the use of diverse learning tools and methods, and the creation of sustainability strategies to ensure ongoing skill development and practice retention.
  • Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, with experience contributing to or supporting DEI initiatives in a professional or academic setting.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively, resolve team conflicts, foster collaboration, and adapt communication style to various audiences, contributing to successful project outcomes.
  • Demonstrated success using the following technologies: Learning Management Systems, Microsoft Office suite, and videoconferencing and project management software
  • Proven experience using fidelity tools to systematically collect analyze, and report trends, measure outcomes, and inform decision-making
  • Experience implementing CQI methodologies, such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles.
  • Central Registry Clearance documenting that there is no record of child abuse or neglect.
  • Internal Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT) check and a National and State Sex Offender Registry Check.

Required Documents

Interested candidates should send:

1) a letter of application stating qualifications and reasons for interest in this position;

2) current resume or curriculum vitae; and

3) Three letters of reference. At least one letter should be from a former supervisor, and all letters should address your qualifications, skills, and ability to meet the responsibilities of the role. Please remember that letters of recommendation are due at the time of application.

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