Family RecruitMatching Coord

LITTLE CITY FOUNDATION • Chicago, IL

84d • $47,494 - $59,000

About The Position

The Family Recruitment & Matching Specialist will have primary responsibility of recruiting and cultivating foster and adoptive families for the Little City Foster Care & Adoption Program and then matching referred youth to Little City’s foster families. The position will also provide training to foster families to prepare them for the youth who will be entering their homes, specifically youth who are transitioning from residential treatment settings. The position will also be responsible for supervising interns or volunteers related to foster family recruitment, family matching, and support efforts.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in human services or another related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 2-years’ experience working with foster families and/or children’s residential treatment centers.
• Experience in foster care preferred.
• Must be able to pass State of Illinois written examination on Licensing Standards for Foster Family Homes (402), the Child Care Act, CERAP, and Child Welfare Licensure.
• Possess or be eligible for clinical licensure (LCSW or LCPC) preferred.
• Experience with children with medical complexities, developmental delays/disabilities and/or behavioral/emotional issues preferred.
• Must be able to work constructively with a wide variety of people and conduct oneself in an ethical and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruiting foster and adoptive parents including documenting efforts and reporting on outcomes monthly.
• Engage in both proactive general and targeted foster family recruitment efforts for youth in the foster care system.
• Reach out to potential families who are most likely to meet the needs of specific youth, including attending and participating in community events throughout the Chicago area.
• Manage and engage in recruitment activities as outlined in Annual Recruitment Plan.
• Develop an annual recruitment plan and ensure its implementation by the licensing department.
• Develop and manage a recruitment database to track successful/unsuccessful implementations.
• Cultivate and engage Little City’s current and prospective foster parent population to bolster program satisfaction and referrals.
• Coordinate with Little City’s marketing team in messaging general and targeted recruitment efforts.
• Coordinate and host foster family orientations in various community settings throughout the Chicago area.
• Conduct in-person visits with prospective youth referred by DCFS within 5 business days of referral.
• Engage in intake activities by liaising with DCFS and other referral sources; track all intake activities and prepare intake reports.
• Make sound clinical decisions regarding the acceptance or denial of a youth referred based upon the agency’s assessment.
• Serve as the lead coordinator of the process of youth transitioning from residential care to foster homes.
• Assist with the development of foster family behavioral support plans tailored to the family home.
• Participate in clinical staffing’s as it relates to youth transitioning from residential programs.
• Complete required paperwork related to youth transitioning from residential programs and submit all billing to DCFS within required timeframes.
• Identify and coordinate needed placements for children in consultation with the child’s case manager.
• Complete licensing documentation including home study assessments and case notes to make licensing recommendations.
• Train foster parents as part of pre-service and refresher trainings.
• Conduct and participate in staff meetings, supervision meetings and training as required.
• Work collaboratively with supervisor towards program development and strategic planning.
• Responsible for all safety activities in the workplace and report all accidents and safety hazards.
• Responsible for hiring, training, and evaluating interns or volunteers related to recruitment and family matching efforts.
• Protect the confidentiality of all those served by Little City.
• Maintain a current American Heart Association certification in First Aid and CPR.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement plans with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time)
• Employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees