Public Consulting Group · 6 days ago
Trainer, Family Peer Support - Maine
US
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$51K/yr - $61K/yr
1+ years expPublic Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. The role of Trainer and Coach for Family Peer Support involves training, coaching, and providing technical assistance to Family Peer Support Specialists and supervisors across Maine, focusing on the implementation of the PEARLS Parent Peer Support model.
ConsultingManagement ConsultingService Industry
No H1B
Responsibilities
Participate in all training and coaching pertaining to PEARLS that is provided by the Innovations Institute, and any other required training as identified by the State of Maine, and/or PCG
Complete and maintain PEARLS certification and attend ongoing training within required timeframes to maintain certification
Complete train-the-trainer process and participate in an annual National Coach Certification renewal
Facilitate PEARLS training and ongoing professional development sessions for Family Peer Support Specialists and supervisors in the local provider community
Respond to assigned requests for technical assistance and consultation in a timely manner
Communicate regularly, in person or virtually, with implementing organizations and the implementation team
Complete monthly data entry by keeping through records of FPSs and supervisors who are involved in PEARLS to ensure the COE has records of who has participated and completed required elements of the model
Employ a variety of adult learning concepts to appeal to a range of learning preferences resulting in effective engagement of participants of varying learning needs
Network and build relationships with state and organizational leadership to build interest in partnering around successful implementation efforts
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training through established evaluation measures. Uses evaluation data to grow skill
Utilize identified tools and resources from the PEARLS model to provide coaching support to family peer specialists and supervisors
Assure confidentiality and the rights of families as outlined in the agency’s standards, policies, and procedures
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
Relevant lived experience navigating systems of care on behalf of a child/youth with behavioral concerns (Mental/Behavioral Health, Child Welfare, or Juvenile Justice) and the ability and willingness to share those relevant experiences with parents, family members, or other caregivers for the benefit and healing of others
Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with internal staff, community resources and stakeholders
Must be able to engage and collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds
Possess training and group facilitation skills
Demonstrate active listening skills and validate experiences of others, using person-first and strength-based language
Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
Possess excellent conflict resolution and crisis management skills through effective communication, active listening, practicing empathy, problem solving, and maintaining a positive attitude
Comfort with virtual convening's and building of relationships online
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites and related software applications, such as Adobe, Teams, and Zoom
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Development, Education, Public/Business Administration, Communications, or discipline appropriate to training being conducted
A minimum of one (1) year in the role of a Family Peer Support Specialist, or relevant experience working with parents/caregivers who are involved in raising children/youth with behavioral concerns
Benefits
Medical and dental care benefits
401k
PTO
Parental leave
Bereavement leave
Company
Public Consulting Group
Public Consulting Group is a consulting company offering management consulting services to public sector organizations and entities.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jimmy Cleveland
Chief Executive Officer
David Flores
Chief Technology Officer
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