FOSTER PARENT RECRUITER/TRAINER

KidsPeace • Chalfont, PA

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About The Position

KidsPeace is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Family Resource Specialist to help ensure a pool of local foster parents is available to care for children. The role builds awareness of the need for local foster parents through paid and unpaid advertising and representation of KidsPeace at community activities and events. The specialist recruits, interviews, and evaluates foster parent candidates in accordance with state and KidsPeace requirements, and participates in training to teach foster parents about the foster care system and the children served. The position also supports foster parent recognition, retention, and satisfaction through office and community events, and helps fundraise and raise awareness of resources and supports for local foster youth.

KidsPeace is a private charity that supports the behavioral and mental health needs of children, families, and communities. Its services include psychiatric hospital services, residential treatment programs, accredited educational services, and foster care programs. The organization describes its environment as compassionate, creative, collaborative, and committed to hope and healing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related human services field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license and registered vehicle; ability to work independently in the field.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in foster care, adoption, or other family-serving systems.

Responsibilities

• Create awareness of the need for local foster parents through paid and unpaid advertising and community-based activities and events.
• Recruit, interview, and evaluate foster parent candidates according to state and KidsPeace requirements.
• Participate in training efforts to teach foster parents about the foster care system and the children served.
• Support foster parent recognition, retention, and satisfaction through office and community events.
• Fundraise and create awareness of the ongoing need for resources and supports for local foster youth.

Benefits

• Starting salary of $35,000 per year, with increases based on experience.
• Generous paid time off.
• Tuition assistance and student loan forgiveness programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance.
• Ongoing training and development programs.
• Clear pathways for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time