Job Description
Job Description
Why One Family Illinois?
At One Family Illinois, we are committed to keeping siblings in foster care together by providing safe, stable, and loving homes. We do this by offering an innovative approach to traditional foster care. Our model of care provides a private, single-family home, access to a community center, and support from professionally trained Foster Parents and staff. With this, the children we serve benefit from the stability of remaining with their siblings as well as the support of neighboring One Family Illinois Foster Parents and the entire community.
- Work for an impactful organization with a purpose.
- Corporate culture that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Hybrid / flexible work options to help balance work and life.
- PTO (paid time off in the form of personal days, sick time, vacation days, and paid company holidays
- Bonus Plan for Child Welfare Specialists
- Employee Referral Bonuses
Employee Well-Being Benefits
Competitive Healthcare plans through BCBS for you and your dependents (eligible the first of the following month after 30 of FT employment)Vision / Dental / Life Insurance offeringsFlexible PTOAccess to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)403b Retirement Savings Plan (nonprofit version of 401K). Able to contribute immediately upon full-time employment. In addition, the organization will contribute 4% to your savings plan after 12 months of full-time employment regardless if you are contributing.Part of the federal student loan forgiveness programAccess to financial advisors and financial education toolsTuition reimbursement optionsOpportunities for further education as well as time to attend trainings / workshops / etc. for personal / professional development.The Role : The Recruitment Assistant sources the talent needed for the organization to grow and continue to thrive, with a primary focus on recruiting potential qualified Foster Parents.
Responsibilities :
Publicize Foster Parent position and other position openings via online methods, word-of-mouth recruitment, phone, and in-person outreach including in churches, temples, and other faith-based organizations, schools, universities, community organizations, daycares, etc.Contact interested candidates and act as their first point of contact with the organization, being a brand ambassador of the organization and ensuring candidates receive timely and accurate information about the organization.Screen candidates to verify they meet with qualifications of the roles.Maintain a record of all candidates, sources, encounters, outcomes, and other relevant analytics. Provide written reports as required.Select qualified job applicants or refer them to managers, making hiring recommendations when appropriate. Be able to meet recruitment needs of agency by sourcing for viable candidates using set criteria.Work collaboratively with all levels of staff and communicate proactively with hiring managers regarding candidate status and onboarding.Comply with all One Family Illinois policies, state, federal, county and city laws, rules and regulations.Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications :
High school diploma or equivalent, Associate's or some college level course completion preferred.Previous recruitment or call center experience preferred. Experience with community outreach strongly preferred.Valid Illinois driver's license with acceptable driving record and proof of automobile insurance coverage. Willingness and ability to travel to One Family Illinois sites and community partners. Must be available for some events and meetings on evenings and weekends.Excellent verbal and written communications skills and superior interpersonal abilities.Experience as a part of a diverse workforce and as a collaborative team member.Excellent word processing and filing skills and proficiency in computer productivity software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access).Organizational and time management skills.Ability to pass DCFS, required criminal background check including CANTS / SACWIS and SORS. Ability to provide required DCFS Medical Report / TB test.Ability to work in an alcohol, tobacco and drug free environment.Must believe in the One Family Illinois philosophy and mission and be an advocate for all staff and for the agency.ADA DISCLAIMER / STATEMENT : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Position responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job. This position description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties requested by management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.
ONE FAMILY ILLINOIS is an equal opportunity employer. Employment, assignment, and promotion practices are carried out in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and orders without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, physical handicap, social handicap, sex, age, or ancestry.
