GROW Coordinator

Position: GROW Coordinator Status: Part Time, Non-Exempt (Hourly) Reports to: Program Supervisor Job Summary The GROW Trainer, within the Adoptive and Foster Parent Recruitment and Retention Services Regional Resource Team provides one-on-one guidance to prospective foster families to help them navigate Michigan’s foster care system as well as assist in retention efforts.

The GROW Coordinator assists the program by completing the following duties. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Coordinate referral and registration process for foster/adoptive/kinship parent pre-service trainings in assigned region. Contact referrals according to program deadlines while establishing rapport with families.

Listen in an empathetic manner; determining the needs of prospective foster parents and responding in a non-judgmental, professional manner. Document all contacts, referrals, and other information that is needed for reporting purposes. Network with child welfare professionals to recruit panelists for the GROW training.

Coordinate and schedule panelists to ensure all panels are filled in accordance to the GROW curriculum. Locate training venues for in-person training and conferences. Establish and maintain relationships with training venues. Coordinate with training venues (on-line or in person) regarding schedules, building access, etc.

Coordinate with trainers to ensure all training courses are scheduled. Be on call in the evenings and weekends to problem solve to ensure trainings run smoothly. Assist the management team in assuring the fidelity of the GROW curriculum is being delivered as designed. Maintain inventory of training supplies and materials.

Communicate in a clear and supportive manner. Provide back up support to Support Staff. Other duties as assigned. Skills & Qualifications High School Diploma or GED Experience with adoption, foster care, or child welfare is preferred. Minimum of 3 years relevant experience. Valid Michigan Driver’s License with proof of appropriate auto insurance.

Ability to pass Central Registry Clearance, Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT) check, and National/State Sex Offender Registry check. Ability and willingness to travel throughout the state of Michigan. Strong organizational, project management, communication, and attention-to-detail skills Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Working Conditions Position may require evening and weekend hours. Travel throughout Michigan. This description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of a person so classified. The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and perform other duties as assigned for the good of the consumers, the program, the department and the agency.