Training Associate Director

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, 403(b), remote work
United States, Ohio, Columbus
May 24, 2025
"If we can get one child adopted into a loving family, all our work will be worth it." - Dave Thomas Join us as we champion our mission to dramatically increase the number of adoptions of children waiting in North America's foster care systems. We've helped to find safe, permanent homes for more than 15,000 young people across the United States and Canada, but our mission is not complete. Invest your career in making a difference and join the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption's team. We offer a supportive workplace where you can make an impact. We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment for Foundation staff, while advocating for measurable change toward racial equity within the child welfare system. We are looking for excellent talent to support our mission. Located in Dublin, Ohio the training associate director will manage and execute training opportunities for current contracted agencies and states on the Foundation's signature child-focused recruitment training program. Through curriculum development, needs assessments and facilitating best practices, the training associate director will support stakeholders to enhance their knowledge and ensure fidelity to the child-focused recruitment model (CFR). This is an exciting opportunity to directly support our mission by replicating the child-focused recruitment model through on-site and virtual training opportunities across the United States and Canada. If you have in-depth experience with foster care adoption and possess exceptional presentation and communication skills, we encourage you to apply and learn more. Key Deliverables: Facilitate and deliver the child-focused recruitment training to all Wendy's Wonderful Kids (WWK) recruiters and supervisors Schedule in-person CFR training, virtual CFR pre-training and execute contracts for logistics related to training while adhering to allocated budget Research and identify child welfare state and national conference opportunities to further engage and educate child welfare professionals on the WWK program and other related topics. Submit conference proposals as approved by director, training; develop and deliver training curriculum Leads the design, implementation, troubleshooting and updating of content in learning management system Contribute to the development of curriculum to deepen understanding of the CFR model and related content, aligning with directives from the director, training and Foundation leadership In collaboration with director, training and the marketing and communications team, develop and execute the annual WWK Summit within the allotted budget; responsibilities include participating in internal cross-functional team meetings; lead outreach and management of professional speakers for the event; lead venue communications; prepare and monitor registration materials; apply for and manage CEUs; and develop curriculum to facilitate breakout sessions What You Bring: Undergraduate degree in social work or related field required, degree in social work (BSW, MSW, DSW/PhD) preferred 4 years of experience in child welfare required, 5-8 preferred 2+ years of experience in foster care adoption preferred Robust in-person and virtual training experience, preferably in a child welfare environment Proven ability to design, implement and deliver effective curriculum and training programs Builds and maintains positive relationships internally and externally; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and in different situations Project management knowledge with a focus on coordinating or supporting event logistics Our Benefits At the Foundation, our team is committed to providing unwavering dedication to change the journey for children lingering in foster care. We value each member of our team and we are committed to taking care of you. Beyond joining our talented team and the opportunity to make a difference, we are proud to offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits program, including: Flexible, hybrid schedule arrangement for most positions allowing employees to choose to work from home up to two days a week First day of hire medical, dental and vision insurance coverage for you and your family Employer-funded health reimbursement account (HRA). The HRA is a tax-advantaged account, funded solely by the employer to help you pay for medical expenses. Employer-paid basic life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability Eligibility for a 403(b)-retirement match program up to 5% after the first year of employment Adoption-Friendly Workplace providing financial benefits and paid time off for adoptive parents Generous paid time off, including paid holidays, paid personal, vacation and sick days as well as parental leave, adoption leave and foster care leave A connected team environment that embraces a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion Career advancement opportunities and continued education A comprehensive offering of additional voluntary benefits! The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, religious beliefs, political affiliation, creed, HIV/AIDS status, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, familial status, veteran/military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest or any other category protected by applicable law. Any employee who engages in such conduct is subject to disciplinary action, up to and including discharge.