Positive Parenting Program Trainer (Triple P Trainer)

Company: ASO - ADA S. MCKINLEY COMM SRVCS, INC.
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Description Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Director of Family Support Program (FSD) the Triple P trainer provides in home sessions using Triple P curriculum, which will include parent-skills training and psychoeducation. Providing 8-10 in home sessions as defined in the model. Maintain client records and confidential information, conduct assessments, planning, coordination and advocacy services for clients who need multiple services and require assistance in gaining access to and in using behavioral health, physical health, social, vocational, educational, housing, public income entitlements and other community services to assist the individual in the community. May also include identifying and investigating available resources, explaining options to the client, and linking the client with necessary resources. Complete monthly, and quarterly reports. Work with other service providers, build connections within communities, other job duties as assigned. Reporting Relationship: Reports To: Director of Family Support Program Supervises (Position Title): None Essential Responsibilities & Duties: Provides in home sessions using Triple P curriculum, which will include parent-skills training and psychoeducation. Providing 8-10 in home sessions as defined in the model. Conducts assessment, planning, coordination and advocacy services for clients who need multiple services and require assistance in gaining access to and in using behavioral health, physical health, social, vocational, educational, housing, public income entitlements and other community services to assist the individual in the community. May also include identifying and investigating available resources, explaining options to the client, and linking the client with necessary resources. Outreach and engagement activities that are specific to an identified client or family and provided prior to the development of a treatment plan. Attend and testify at court hearings upon written request. Maintains necessary records on client services, and documenting case notes in a timely manner. Completes monthly statistics and reports as required and prepares summaries for consultation, and monitoring for referral purposes. Performs other duties as assigned within the Triple P Program. * Non-essential duties* Essential Competences: Interpersonal Skills: Possess the ability to partner with clients individually and/or in a familial setting to help them mobilize resources and build resilience. Maintain appropriate boundary setting even during emotionally charged and difficult situations and interactions with clients. Demonstrate the experiences, beliefs, attitude and awareness that indicate cultural sensitivity to the client populations served. Must be able to objectively evaluate situations through observation, discussion, and research. Must work with other staff in a fair and honest manner while treating others with respect, compassion and understanding. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Possess active listening, concentration, and empathy skills to engage and establish trust with clients. Organizational Skills: Effectively manage paperwork and case load while being able to identify a prioritization of tasks. Technological skills: Ability to navigate Microsoft Office and related technologies to communicate with team and work on documentation. Willingness to learn and utilize new technologies. Commitment to Mission : Comply with all Ada S. McKinley policies and procedures as outlined in the organizational operating procedures and human resources manuals. Participate in the Teamwork, Innovation, and Excellence initiative. Contribute to the One Ada Culture. Embrace and practices the concepts of a growth mindset. Child Development & Youth Services Core Competencies: Adaptable: Adjust to new conditions, changes, challenges, and experiences. Communicator: Is understood by others (both verbally and in writing) and understands the ideas and perspectives of others. Uses a Growth Mindset: Embraces their potential to learn and grow and views successes and failures as development opportunities. Has Integrity: Honesty, trustworthiness, ownership, accountability, and respect are hallmarks of integrity. Collaborator: Cooperates and works well with peers, colleagues and team members by giving and receiving ideas, comments, and feedback with an open mind. Requirements : The position requires a minimum bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, with a major in one of the Behavioral Sciences i.e., Social Work, School Guidance Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, School Psychology, Criminal Justice, etc. One or more years of social service/child welfare experience Valid Illinois Driver’s License and insurance Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrates the experiences, beliefs, attitude and awareness that indicate cultural sensitivity to the client population served. Ability to partner with clients individually, in family, to help them mobilize resources and their inner capacity to address problems they face. Ability to coordinate effectively with other team members, other Agency resources and outside services in addressing client needs. Fulltime Role Compensation 40,000 to 43,000 Annually Benefits Paid vacation Paid Sick Time 12 Paid Holidays Medical Dental Vision 403(b) Plan Life Insurance Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance program (EAP) Family medical leave Tuition reimbursement Benefit options and eligibility vary by Fulltime and Part-time positions. Compensation within the posted salary range varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, and performance at the time of the offer . Mental/Physical Demands: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Work requires concentration using a computer in analyzing and manipulating data. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Environmental Conditions: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Duties are performed in a typical office environment. No unusual or adverse working conditions exist. This description documents the general contents and requirements of the job. It is not to be construed as an exhausted statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. The principal duties and responsibilities shown are all essential job functions except for those indicated with an asterisk (*). The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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