Program and Training Specialist

FIRST (Families in Recovery SupporT) Steps Together is a peer-led program focused on empowering parents as they work towards recovery from substance use. With six sites across Massachusetts, our teams offer home-based, community, and virtual services tailored to expectant families and families with young children.

The Training and Technical Assistant Team (T / TA Team), at Jewish Family & Children Service (JF&CS), supports the FIRST Steps Together staff across the state. We assist with project implementation through training, targeted technical assistance, project management and the facilitation of learning communities. Our resources can be used by home visitors, mental health counselors / clinicians, peer staff and others in the field who want to use person-centered, strengths-based approaches to support parents on their recovery journeys.

About the Role :

We’re looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Program and Training Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate brings insights into peer support, home visiting, parenting and recovery. You will provide support to FIRST Steps Together direct service sites and help develop and deliver in-person and virtual trainings. The Program and Training Specialist will walk alongside direct service staff through the process of onboarding, facilitating collaborative learning communities, and providing training and support.

In this role you will :

• Provide strengths-based, trauma-informed support and training to project staff in alignment with FIRST Steps Together’s core values, offering reflective and responsive guidance via phone, email, virtual platforms, and in-person visits.
• Collaborate with team members to plan, design and deliver meaningful in person and virtual trainings
• Provide support to FIRST Steps Together sites in delivering home visiting services,   advocacy for families and collaboration with collaterals such as Department of Children and Families and other community providers, support sites in goal setting and progress tracking.
• Participates in projects that support the FIRST Steps Together system
• Help facilitate group learning and peer support communities both virtually and in person
• Develop tools and written resources (like tip sheets and training modules)
• Other duties as assigned

You might be a great fit if you have :

Bonus if you have :

THE ROLE COMES WITH THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS :

Immediate eligibility for medical insurance, dental, vision, retirement plan; no waiting period

ABOUT JF&CS

For more than 150 years, Jewish Family & Children's Service has been helping individuals and families build a strong foundation for resilience and well-being. We intentionally serve and employ people of  ALL  faiths, backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We have a strong culture of professional development, work-life balance, and promotion from within.

JF&CS is an equal opportunity employer who serves and employs people of all cultures and faith traditions. Employment opportunities are available to all without regard for race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.