Job Details

Foster Parent Recruiter

Location: Toledo, OH

Position Summary

Foster Parent Recruiter works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the families being served by the National Youth Advocate Program by working with our licensing staff to support and educate prospective families to become licensed foster caregivers for the agency and meet targeted goals.

Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 annually

Working At NYAP

• NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members.
• Excellent training and continuing education and development opportunities offered on topics such as: PCIT, NMT, TF-CBT, BFST, CSAYC, TBRI, FFT and many, many more!
• Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family!
• 22 Days Off Each Year!
• Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year!
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
• Tuition Assistance
• Work Anniversary Trips!
• Peace leave
• Paternity Leave
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage Reimbursement

Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Foster Parent Recruiter will perform duties including, but not limited to:

• Conducts public relations activities in the communities where NYAP resides on behalf of the foster care program through the media, marketing, publications and other initiatives outlined in the state/regional recruitment plan.
• Works directly with the appropriate Director or her/his designee in producing flyers, advertising, and informational brochures for use in public relations activities in the counties where NYAP is present and in counties where the mission of the National Youth Advocate Program is to begin.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement marketing, recruitment, public relations, and strategies to ensure availability of qualified applicants.
• Works directly with community leaders in fostering the mission of the National Youth Advocate Program.
• Works directly with potential foster parents in meeting state pre-service training requirements.
• Works directly with potential foster parents in assisting them with completing all paper work necessary to become a foster parent with the National Youth Advocate Program regarding the regulations set forth by the appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Meet for supervision with the Licensing Manager a minimum of twice monthly.
• Serve as a resource coordinator in helping foster parents seek all training opportunities available to them through the National Youth Advocate Program and in the community.
• Develop and implement an ongoing foster home recruitment plan and submit monthly reports of community actions and response to the appropriate Director or her/his designee.
• Maintain professional boundaries, conduct and confidentiality and other governmental laws and regulations, agency policy and licensure ethics.
• Provide support to all members of the treatment team, including case managers, therapists, foster parents and youth to ensure needs are met and placement stability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school in the behavioral/social sciences, marketing, business management is required.
• 2 years of experience in the area of youth services, preferably with direct experience in the area of child welfare, or foster care recruitment and training.
• Knowledgeable of foster care rules and the services provided by the National Youth Advocate Program, and have experience working with youth in out-of-home care.
• Must have the ability to speak publicly regarding the mission of the National Youth Advocate Program and most specifically the Foster Care program.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

OTHER SKILLS

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Capacity to be flexible and responsive to youth served, foster caregivers, system partners, and internal customers.
• Capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function.
• Demonstrates tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others.
• Capacity to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.
• Must be comfortable with public speaking

Driving and Vehicle Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,00/$300,000 bodily injury liability

If this describes YOU, please apply today!

www.nyap.org/employment

Who We Are

National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.

We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth, and families.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.