What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recruitment & Certification Specialist position at Pressley Ridge?
Be the change you wish to see in the world! Come join our team to empower children and families in our communities to transform their lives and develop to their full potential.
Pressley Ridge Benefits
- Medical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with 50% employer match
- Prescription coverage
- Dental and vision plans
- Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost
- Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account
- Wellness incentive (up to $250)
- 403b with up to 9% employer give/match
- Free life insurance and AD&D
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 9 paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Position Summary
The Recruiting and Certification Specialist is responsible for all aspects of the recruitment and certification of Treatment Foster Care (TFC) Parents, including responsibility to train/teach TFC Parents. The Recruiting and Certification Specialist also understands community relations as well as the Re-Education Philosophies and Community Based service components.
Essential Responsibilities
- Perform home study assessments, annual reviews, certification renewals and other related licensing tasks.
- Ensure foster families comply with Pressley Ridge and DCY policies, procedures and regulations.
- Conduct investigations and/or rule violations for foster families and implement corrective action plans or trainings as necessary.
- Identify recruitment needs of treatment foster parents, interview potential treatment foster care parents, and complete pre-service training.
- Disseminate information about Pressley Ridge services and programs that are offered to local organization and individuals that would like to learn more.
- Represent Pressley Ridge at local, state and national conferences, seminars, and trainings through presenting relevant information.
- Maintain documentation of in-home and other training activities and collect completed treatment foster care parent documents.
Qualifications
- Clearances. State Police, FBI, and Child Protection per state regulations.
- Valid driver's license and vehicle insurance.
Working Conditions
- Physical Demands. Requires vision, speech, and hearing.
- Environmental Factors. School, community, residence, office.
- Working Hours. A non-traditional work schedule as defined by service needs and crisis "on call."
