Foster Care Recruitment Specialist
Maple Star Colorado is part of Pathways, one of the largest national providers of accessible, outcome-based behavioral and mental health services. We offer exceptional work/life balance, benefit package options, pet insurance, 401K, and much more (see below).
Perks of this role:
$18-$20/hour
Part Time, 20-29 hours/week- flexible schedule
Incentives possible based on recruitment activities and success
Employee position with Insurance benefits (Full time), not a contracted role
Trained in TBRI and Motivational Interviewing evidence-based practices
Stability and growth opportunities from working with a national agency
About your role:
As our Foster Care Recruitment Specialist, you will act as our representative at regional events, professional organizations, and in the community. You will attend events to network, educate on the need for foster/adoptive parents, and develop relationships to attain potential foster parents. Through the use of social media, professional organizations, our Maple Star website, and other networking sites, you will advertise the need for foster parents, and gauge the success from each. This position utilizes your interpersonal skills to market a community need, especially within specialized populations such as youth, LGBTQ+, high needs youth, and medically fragile children.
You will also serve as a vital link to the family in the certification process by supporting their training, paperwork and connection to the standards and rules of Colorado foster care.
Does the following apply to you?
Bachelors’ Degree in Social Service or a related field
2 years’ recruitment/marketing, or foster care experience - Preference in Human relations, Social services, Behavioral/Social sciences, Non-profit, Education, or Child Development fields
Experience within the foster care system & knowledge of Vol. 7 Colorado State Rules and Regulations- preferred
Valid Driver’s license with clean record and current auto insurance
Ability to pass fingerprinting and background checks
SAFE Certified *can be completed upon hire
What we offer:
Full Time Employment:
Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
Separate sick leave that rolls over each year
10 Paid holidays!
Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan options
401K
Free licensure supervision!
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance program
Perks @Pathways - national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
Mileage reimbursement
Cellphone stipend
DailyPay- Access to your daily earnings without waiting for payday!
To Learn More About Us: Pathways @ http://www.pathways.com/mission-vision-and-values/
Maple Star Colorado @ https://www.maplestar.net/
Jobs available throughout Colorado: https://maple-star-colorado.careerplug.com/jobs
Maple Star Colorado is a multi-service agency providing Foster Care, Clinical and Community Services. Maple Star began providing foster care in Denver in 1994 and has since grown to provide in-home, community and office-based services throughout the Front Range. Our trauma informed approach to working with children and families is evidenced is all of our programs with a focus on healing, relationship and providing high quality client care. Pathways is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.