Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 25,000 individuals. We do this through 50 programs in 70 locations throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity shows not just through our work with supported persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve.

The Justice for Youth and Families (JYF) Training and Model Coordinator provides full support to all training initiatives for staff of the JYF facilities and oversees all evidence-based models implementation and training roll out. The Training and model Coordinator provides ongoing opportunities for professional development, tracking all certifications and facilitating various training for the department. They serve as the link between JYF and the Training Department by working closely with the training director and those delivering trainings to the JYF employees. The Training and Model Coordinator will develop extensive plans for implementing and ensuring the fidelity of treatment models that utilize the Missouri Model, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), and/or their components.

The Training and Model Coordinator will work in a multidisciplinary team ( JYF VP, Divisional Director of Social Services and Community Programs and Director of Operations) and will need to have strong communication and collaboration skills to support the training, fidelity, data collection and RG model implementation across all programs.

• Works closely with program management to identify and uphold all training requirements for the program.
• Plans, organizes and implements a wide range of training activities for JYF staff.
• Develops training materials, curricula and handbooks that support staff needs.
• Evaluates the efficacy of training activities and initiatives, updates training program to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Research information and resources related to training needs.
• Acts as a resource to all staff regarding feedback and guidance.
• Follow up and ensure that all staff members are current with all trainings and program requirements.
• Aid in developing corrective action plans with other JYF leadership.
• Other related tasks that may be assigned.

Core Functions

New Employee Orientation: Works closely with the Talent and Acquisition division of Human
Resources, and the Training and Compliance Manager to schedule new employees for
orientation. After New Employee Orientation, the Training Coordinator manages all of the JYF
Pre-Service Trainings. They ensure that all new employees complete all required pre-service
training prior to working within the JYF programs. Reviews and updates training content. Ensures
documentation of training is completed on time.

Program Specific Training Compliance: Works with program leadership to ensure that all
required training is delivered, tracked, documented, and updated as necessary. Collaborate with
Training and LMS Specialist to ensure that training plans are created and updated appropriately
within the Relias Learning Management System. Manages the HSLC and Cornerstone Workforce
systems for JYF employees.

Designing Training Solutions: Designs, creates, and develops training solutions to meet the needs
of employees; analyzes and selects the most appropriate strategy, methodologies, technologies,
and content to maximize the experience and impact.

Delivering Training Solutions: Delivers training solutions in a manner that engages employees
and produces desired outcomes; manages and responds to employee needs; ensures that the
solution is made available and delivered in a timely and effective manner.

Measuring and Evaluating Training Solutions: Gathers data to answer specific questions
regarding the value or impact of training solutions; focuses on the impact of individual programs
and creates overall measures of system effectiveness; leverages findings to increase
effectiveness; provides recommendations for change.

Collaborate with Program Directors and Leadership: Collaborate with Program Directors and
leadership to conduct training for staff development and program support. In conjunction with
the model consultant provides in person random observation and feedback for RG model fidelity.

• Master’s degree and licensed professional (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC or Psychologist) strongly
  preferred. Or a highly skilled trainer with over 5 years training in the following areas: SCM, MYSI,
  DBT, CBT, Suicide Prevention and other juvenile justice related areas with a bachelor’s degree.
• Five years of experience designing and implementing employee development programs.
• At minimum 3 years of supervisory experience is preferred.
• Experience with human services and/or child welfare programs a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Adept with a variety of multimedia training platforms and methods.
• Ability to evaluate and research training options and alternatives.
• Proficient computer skills, including MS office.
• Ability to work in teams and devise solutions to multi-faceted problems.

Salary Range: 95,000 - 110,000

Benefit include (Medical, Vision, Dental, PTO, 401k matching)