Kansas Director of Caregiver Training and Support Job at Children's Alliance of Kansas, Topeka, KS

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  • Children's Alliance of Kansas
  • Topeka, KS

Job Description

The Children’s Alliance works to improve the lives and work of the children, families, and professionals involved in the child welfare and family wellbeing system. Through professional support of child welfare member agencies, public policy advocacy, and nationally recognized training programs, we drive system-level change for children and families. As a small, member-driven association working in an ever-changing social service field, the Children’s Alliance and all team members must remain adaptive to changing member needs, changing grantor/contract demands, and changing advocacy and training priorities.

The Kansas Director of Caregiver Training and Support is responsible for leading the strategic development, coordination, and implementation of caregiver training and support programs across Kansas. This position ensures high-quality, trauma-informed and culturally responsive learning opportunities are provided to foster, kinship and adoptive caregivers. The Director works closely with public and private child welfare partners, training staff, curriculum developers, and member agencies to strengthen caregiver readiness and retention statewide.

This is a  full-time, hybrid position based in Kansas; with regular in-state travel and occasional out-of-state travel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Program Leadership and Oversight

  • Program strategic leadership and direction for all caregiver training and support initiatives in Kansas.
  • In partnership with Director of National Partnerships, lead the implementation and continuous improvement of pre-service and in-service caregiver training curricula, including MAPP and other state-approved models.
  • Monitor training fidelity, consistency, and impact across delivery partners.

Training and Curriculum Management 

  • In partnership with Director of National Partnerships, collaborate with state agencies and training providers to develop, review, and update curricula to reflect current research, best practice, and feedback from the field.
  • Ensure training leaders and facilitators are well-prepared, supported, and credentialed appropriately.
  • Oversee the scheduling, delivery, and evaluation of training sessions across the state.

Caregiver Engagement and Support

  • Develop and manage initiatives that provide emotional, practical, and peer-based support for caregivers.
  • Serve as a voice for caregivers in statewide policy and program discussions.
  • Analyze trends and feedback to inform systemic improvements in caregiver support services.

Partnerships and Collaboration

  • Represent the organization in statewide workgroups, committees, and collaborative planning efforts related to foster/kin/adoptive parent training and support.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with DCF, provider agencies, and community partners.

Data and Quality Assurance

  • Assist in the development of robust performance and quality improvement processes.
  • Monitor training outcomes and support metrics; generate reports for funders and stakeholders.
  • Identify areas for program improvement and innovation using data, research, and field input.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, public administration, or related field (preferred). 
  • Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in child welfare, training, program coordination, or caregiver support.
  • Demonstrated success managing teams, partnership, and statewide initiatives.
  • Strong knowledge of foster/kinship/adoption systems, ideally within Kansas or a comparable state.
  • Knowledge of MAPP programs (preferred).
  • Skilled communicator with a commitment to equity, trauma-informed practice, and family-centered service delivery.
  • Proficiency in using data to inform decisions and improve outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in social work, education, public administration, or related field (preferred). 

Work Environment and Location:

  • Hybrid position:  Remote work combined with in-person meetings and trainings across Kansas.
  • Home office setup required; organizational support provided.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Remote job, Home office,

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