Foster Parent Growth and Retention Coordinator

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM•Jacksonville, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Foster Care Recruiter works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the families being served by the National Youth Advocate Program by working closely with the youth and family to provide advocacy and support towards targeted goals. Hours - Must be flexible to work some evening hours as well as weekends as needed. Salary - $45,000.00

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in the behavioral/social sciences or marketing/sales.
2 years of experience in the area of youth services, preferably with direct experience in the area of child welfare, marketing, 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.
Current driver’s license, car registration, auto insurance requirement of 100,000/300,000 bodily injury and a good driving record.
Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Programs Mission, Values and Philosophies.
Conducts public relations and marketing activities in the communities where NYAP resides on behalf of the foster care program through the media, publications and other initiatives outlined in the state/regional recruitment plan.
Works directly with the appropriate Director or her/his designee in producing marketing materials, 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.
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 paperwork 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.