Training and Technical Assistance Specialist

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: For more than 40 years, the Child Abuse Prevention Center (CAP Center) has been a local, statewide, and national organization dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and neglect. The Child Abuse Prevention Council of Sacramento (CAPC) is an agency of the CAP Center providing training and technical assistance to the field of family support and strengthening including but not limited to, home visitors, family resource aides, and health educators. CAPC coordinates evidence-based training, conducts extensive training primarily in Sacramento County and in partnership with the Birth & Beyond Family Resource Centers (B&B FRC) and the Sacramento County Department of Child, Family, and Adult Services (DCFAS) Child Protective Services (CPS). The Training Team is responsible for collaboratively developing curricula, coordinating/conducting trainings, and applying continuous quality improvement to ensure that family strengthening staff have the knowledge, skills, and competences to best serve families. POSITION SUMMARY: The Effective Black Parenting Program (EBPP) is a culturally responsive parenting education program that respects and honors the unique history, traditions, strengths, and experiences of African American families in the United States and sets the stage for the healthy development and thriving of African American children. The EBPP focuses on the importance of teaching and treating children in a manner that fosters positive development and incorporates fundamental concepts of child development when parenting. The program recognizes the impact of racism on parenting and teaches how to help children develop positive self-esteem and pride in their heritage. This position serves as CAPC’s Lead EBPP Training & Technical Assistance Specialist and is responsible for maintaining deep knowledge of EBPP and supporting B&B FRC staff in the high-quality implementation of EBPP across all B&B FRC sites. QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university in Social Work, Early Childhood Development or a related field, or commensurate experience required. Experience working with African American parents and their children required. Commitment to improving parenting skills of African American parents with children 0 – 17 years of age required. Experience working with and/or knowledge of the child abuse prevention field, cross-sector collaboration, parenting education, family strengthening, cultural proficiency, social services and/or child welfare services required. Minimum of two years of relevant experience including, but not limited to, delivering home visitation and/or parenting education services, supervising those who deliver home visitation or parenting education services, implementing home visitation and/or parenting education programs, curriculum development and training delivery, and working collaboratively with others on delivering evidence-based training and implementing evidence-based models preferred. One to three years of community work experience providing neighborhood-based direct services to families and children preferred Experience in non-profit, social services, or health programs preferred. Certification and/or experience with evidence-based programs/curricula preferred. Possess knowledge, understanding and respect of the values and beliefs of African American parents, children, and the African American community. Possess socio-cultural experiences comparable to the population served of African American parents. Experience with developing and maintaining positive collaborative partnerships with community-based and collaborative public/private agencies strongly encouraged. Knowledge of local community and social services. Experience facilitating and leading parenting education group sessions. Experience working with overburdened families and providing family strengthening services and supports. Fully embrace and support the CAP Center concepts of cultural competence, client-centered, strength-based, and cognitive skill building approaches. BENEFITS No Cost Medical Kaiser Plan and Teladoc for Employees – Other medical options available at a cost Vision and Dental Insurance Options, Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Life insurance; Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent care); Norton Lock; Chiropractic and Acupuncture Retirement Saving Plan (401K) – agency matches up to 4% Generous Paid Time Off – accruals increase with tenure *Vacation*, Sick time off and paid holidays, including a paid winter break. TO APPLY: visit https://www.thecapcenter.org/careers/ SALARY: $28.85 to $31.73 per hour / Salary is based on education and experience The Child Abuse Prevention Center operates in a hybrid work environment, allowing employees to work from home or in the office based on program and project needs. In-office presence may be required for staff meetings, program responsibilities, and other organizational needs on a monthly or more frequent basis. Employees must maintain presence in the Sacramento area to facilitate trainings, provide in-person services to program participants, conduct outreach, and attend meetings with community members and collaborative stakeholders. This role in particular provides regular and more frequent in-person services, including but not limited to travel across Sacramento County. Link to full Job description: Training and technical assistance specialist - Effective Black Parenting Program Equal Opportunity Employer The Child Abuse Prevention Center of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.