What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foster Parent Recruiter and Licensor position at LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF THE NAT?
Job Details
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
• Manage retention efforts by developing and facilitating supportive activities for existing foster families
• Coordinate with and report activities to the LIRS Program Manager for Foster Family Licensing and Recruitment
• Conduct home visits for initial licensure and licensure renewal as needed
• Respond to emergency placement needs
Qualifications
Qualifications and Education Requirements
• Master's Social Work Preferred
• Must be at least 21 years of age
Preferred Skills
• Bilingual English/Spanish, 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
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
Salary : $67,500 - $68,000
