Resource Family Recruiter

RESOURCE FAMILY RECRUITER

Role:

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children and families? Do you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills? Join our dynamic Foster Family Agency as a Resource Parent Recruiter and play a vital role in finding loving and supportive homes for children in need. We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate individual to join our team and help us build a strong network of Resource Parents.

Since 1996, A Better Way has been enabling individuals, couples, & families to provide safe, nurturing environments through foster care and foster-to-adoption. The Resource Parent Recruiter reports to the Permanency Program Director. As a Resource Parent Recruiter, you will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and recruiting potential foster parents who can provide safe and nurturing environments for children in foster care. Your primary focus will be on building relationships with individuals, families, and community organizations to promote awareness of foster care opportunities and encourage them to become resource parents.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement innovative strategies to recruit resource parents, including targeted outreach campaigns, community events, and collaborations with local organizations.
• Conduct informational sessions, presentations, and workshops to educate potential resource parents about the foster care system, requirements, and the rewards of fostering.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to create engaging recruitment materials, social media campaigns, and online content.
• Conduct home visits and screenings to assess the suitability of potential resource parents and provide them with guidance and support throughout the application process.
• Maintain accurate records of all recruitment activities, including inquiries, applications, and outcomes, using our database system.
• Attend community events, fairs, and meetings to promote foster care services and actively engage with potential resource parents.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in recruitment, sales, community outreach, or related fields is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of foster care regulations, licensing requirements, and child welfare systems is advantageous.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent presentation and public speaking abilities.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, and manage time effectively.
• Compassion, empathy, and understanding of the challenges faced by children in foster care and their families.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting. Position eligible for Hybrid work.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Travel

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Employees must pass a background check and receive TB and health clearances prior to employment. Compliance with vaccination policy.

A Better Way is committed to workforce diversity. Qualified applicants will receive full consideration without regard to age, race, color, ethnic background, religion, gender, sexual orientation, HIV-status, national origin or disability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.