Job Details
We're growing our innovative team at Paths for Families, dedicated to the life-long work of building and sustaining families.
Position Overview
The Training Program Manager is responsible for the execution and oversight of training for school professionals under the Creating Safety and Success for Schools Initiative. This seasoned professional ensures the training team delivers exceptional, culturally competent, high-quality trainings to high school staff in Prince George's County and serves as a trainer on the initiative. The Training Program Manager is also responsible for contract compliance and reporting and supervises two full-time Training Specialists.
The Training Program Manager reports to the Director of Clinical Services. This position is a hybrid role, with local travel required as needed to provide training and meet with external partners. This is a grant-funded position for a 1-year project (with the possibility of extension). This position is projected to start in July 2024.
Who We Are
Paths for Families is an adoption and family well-being organization that partners with communities dedicated to the life-long work of building and sustaining families. For over 30 years, we've been here for expectant parents exploring adoption, birth parents, prospective and current adoptive families, children in need of adoption, people who were adopted, and professionals in the community. Our mission is to build and support healthy lifelong connections for every child and advocate for continuous improvement of systems that strengthen family well-being.
We practice IDEAS Principles (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Social Justice) and welcome all children, families, and team members regardless of gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religion, wealth, health, marital status, or sexual orientation. With IDEAS Principles as one of our core values, we believe in cultivating a healthy environment in which all employees feel supported while working to achieve our mission.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
- Program Oversight. Establish and promote training initiative throughout Prince George's County. Engage in outreach efforts to identify potential agency partners for training, establish training cohorts, and ensure that training is delivered and evaluated.
- Curriculum Development. Assist with trauma-informed care training curriculum development.
- Provide training and coaching to high school staff in Prince George's County.
- Complete annual evaluations of each supervisee in accordance with agency policy and procedures and provide day to day oversight for the Training Specialists.
- Reporting & Contract Management. Provide contract management that meets and ensure adherence to timelines established regarding contract deliverables. Maintain and track data related to project outputs and outcomes and complete any required grant reporting.
- Community Advocacy. Maintain positive relationships with community stakeholders and attend community events to promote the services available through the initiative.
Education & Experience
- Master's Degree required.
- Experience in curriculum development and training on topics related to trauma-informed care and child welfare.
- Proven ability to establish and lead a new initiative
- At least two years of experience developing and facilitating training initiatives.
Preferred Skills & Abilities
- Comprehensive understanding of the components of a trauma informed system of care on the micro and macro level. Knowledge of the impact of trauma on human beings throughout the life cycle with a specific focus on child and family serving professionals and the clients with whom they serve. Knowledge and understanding of content related to: ACES, resiliency, loss, grief, historical/intergenerational trauma, neuroscience, and vicarious trauma.
- Demonstrated ability to lead a team, provide program oversight, and to effectively engage with diverse populations.
- Ability to design and implement engaging and comprehensive training curricula.
- Knowledge of adult learning techniques and on-line training modalities.
- Proven ability to adhere to contract deliverables and reporting standards with public partners.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with community stakeholders and agency colleagues.
- Ability to think and work independently, prioritize and problem solve.
- Strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual training platforms such as Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet.
Why Join Us?
If our mission and vision align with your personal values, we may be a good fit!
The salary for this position is $80,000 with full benefits including:
- $1,200 Incentive Bonus
- Flexible working environment
- Paid Vacation & Sick Leave - Over 4 weeks to start!
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance - Including an HRA and FSA
- Paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Paid Holiday Leave
- And more!
To apply, a detailed cover letter outlining your qualifications for the position along with your resume is required. Interviews will be conducted virtually.
Additional Notes
Each employee is required to complete (and maintain as necessary) a physical exam to include a TB test, a criminal background check in identified jurisdictions, and Child Protective Services Registries check in identified jurisdictions, and orientation training.
Paths for Families is an equal opportunity employer and offers a pleasant, flexible work environment. To learn more, please visit
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