JOB TYPE: PART TIME

SALARY: 15.00 AN HOUR 

This position recruits and retains foster homes through various media strategies and community outreach.  This position is also responsible for conducting re-licensing studies for current foster homes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement recruitment plans, strategies and methods.
• Place advertisements, press releases and other media to promote foster care licensing.
• Promote foster care by participating in community events (i.e. booths and presentations).
• Conduct comprehensive foster care re-licensing studies and evaluations and assure applicants are in compliance with DCF 56, including written reports with recommendations.
• Utilize advanced knowledge to facilitate Foundation Training to foster parents, as needed.
• Prepare, develop and facilitate elective trainings to foster parents, as needed.
• Complete documentation on a timely basis per program standards.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and obey all traffic laws.  Must have reliable transportation on a daily basis, a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or another related field.
• Position must keep current on information pertaining to regulations and statutes through seminars, trainings, media, text, and research.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in foster care licensing and/or social media marketing preferred, but not required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read, speak and write clearly in English.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in establishing work schedule.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with the Department of Human Services and foster parents.
• Establish and maintain productive and professional relationships with clients, colleagues, the school district, and other community agencies.
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize and make appropriate decisions.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage time.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess public speaking skills.
• Ability to deliver training and other presentations in front of groups clearly and effectively.
• Ability to provide culturally, ethnically and gender sensitive services.
• Ability to follow directions and implement recommendations.
• Possess creativity in identifying problems and solutions.
• Ability to self motivate and remain on task.
• Knowledge and compliance with policies and procedures as detailed in the personnel policy and procedure manual.

PSG/CIP IS COMMITTED TO RECRUITING A DIVERSE STAFF AND TO CREATING A CULTURE THAT SUPPORTS CONTINUOUS GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR OUR EMPLOYEES, MANAGEMENT, AND CLIENTS.