What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foster Parent Recruiter and Licensor position at LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF THE NAT?
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Description
The Recruiter/Licensor is responsible for cultivating a robust network of strong foster families to host UC’s referred to Lutheran Social Services This role requires the development and implementation of a foster family recruitment program and ongoing management of the licensing/re-licensing foster home process. A successful Recruiter/Licensor will have a creative and strategic approach to foster family recruitment and retention, maintain a working knowledge of the ORR Unaccompanied Children program, and a strong sense of child welfare best practices.
Essential Functions
- Maintain current knowledge of the U.S. Resettlement and Unaccompanied Children’s Programs, and state licensing regulations.
- Coordinate the scheduling, development, and implementation of recruitment activities to maintain a pool of diverse and culturally sensitive families for the UC Transitional Foster Care programs
- Foster strategic partnerships with community stakeholders
- Accompany prospective foster families through the application and licensure process with support and a working knowledge of the ORR TFC program and local state licensing requirements
- Oversee foster family orientation and training (PRIDE model of practice)
- Manage retention efforts by developing and facilitating supportive activities for existing foster families
- Coordinate with and report activities to the LIRS Program Officer for Foster Family Licensing and Recruitment
- Conduct home visits for initial licensure and licensure renewal, as needed
- Respond to emergency placement needs
Other Requirements
- Valid driver’s license
- Clean driving record
- Successfully pass a drug screen
- A personal vehicle
- VA child protection clearance
- VA and FBI criminal
- Physical and TB Test
- Childhood Vaccines
Qualifications
Minimum educational requirement - baccalaureate degree plus two years experience providing casework services to children and families
Must be at least 21 years of age
Preferred Skills
- Bilingual English/Spanish, strongly preferred
- BSW or MSW strongly preferred
- Experience completing home studies for foster care and/or adoption
- Experience working with unaccompanied children or knowledge of the United States Immigration system for Unaccompanied Children, preferred
- Experience working with children, youth, and/or families from high-risk backgrounds.
- Excellent oral, written and inter-personal communication skills;
- Proficient in Office 365
- Attention to detail and accuracy; strong organizational skills;
- Knowledge of community resources and services systems
Salary : $67,000 - $68,000
