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Public Consulting Group · 8 hours ago

Trainer, Family Peer Support

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$51K/yr - $61K/yr

1+ years exp

Public 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 Trainer and Coach for Family Peer Support will train, coach, and provide technical assistance to Family Peer Support Specialists and supervisors across Maine, supporting high-quality 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

Family Peer SupportTrainingCoachingTechnical AssistanceCrisis ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteConflict ResolutionEmpathyVirtual ConveningActive ListeningGroup FacilitationOral CommunicationWritten Communication

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

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