What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Recruiter - Part Time 20 hours position at Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains?
SUMMARY
The Family Recruiter recruits foster parents, manages activities and processes that support the retention of foster parents, networks in the community to access resources for foster parents, and is responsible for teaching the current foster parent training curriculum.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Schedules on-going foster parent trainings, hires speakers, and maintains training records.
- Implements a comprehensive foster parent recruitment/retention plan as part of the Colorado Diligent Recruitment Plan.
- Performs outreach (marketing activities), which might include but are not limited to group presentations, promotional mailings, and participation in community events.
- Develops resources to support foster families, including but not limited to: foster family access to sporting, recreation and cultural events and discounts for services.
- Networks with community members for recruiting opportunities.
- Engages foster parents in recruitment activities.
- Coordinates and attends retention activities such as foster family holiday party and foster parent recognition events and foster parent support groups.
- Facilitates volunteer program as it applies to foster care services.
- Participates in training and professional development opportunities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Broad knowledge of social work practice, human development and the child welfare system.
- Skills and sensitivity in working with children and families from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
- Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, use of emails and the completion of computer- based forms.
- Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
- Detail oriented, extensive documentation skills, organized and able to work in a multi-tasked environment.
- Ability to self-start and work well in a team setting.
- Possess a valid Colorado driver's license, and is able to travel throughout the agency service areas. Must carry automobile liability insurance at the level of $100,000/300,000/100,000.
- Demonstrates commitment to the Mission, Values and Vision of Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Marketing or related field or one or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Keywords: foster care recruitment and training specialist
Salary : $20 - $22
