Foster Parent Growth and Retention Coordinator

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM•Baton Rouge, SC

About The Position

We are looking for a Foster Parent Growth and Retention Coordinator to join our NYAP team for the Baton Rouge area. Full-time position flexible non-traditional hours required. The Foster Parent Growth and Retention Coordinator works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of families served by the National Youth Advocate Program. This position is responsible for conducting public relation activities regarding the Foster Care Program while assisting in maintaining current foster parent licenses and licensing new foster parents.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in the behavioral/social sciences, preferred.
Experience in the area of youth services, child welfare, or foster care recruitment and training preferred.
A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in the service of foster caregivers, families of origin, and persons served.
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 license as required by state law and/or regulatory bodies.
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.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be comfortable with public speaking.
Valid driver’s license
Reliable personal transportation
Good driving record
Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability.

Responsibilities

Conducts public relations activities in 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 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.
Provides orientations for those expressing an interest in learning more about fostering.
Serves as a resource coordinator in helping foster parents locate training opportunities available to them.
Develops and implements an ongoing foster home recruitment plan and submit monthly reports of community actions and response to the appropriate Director or designee.
Assist in the placement process and successful matching of youth and foster parents based on the needs of the referred youth and the level of training, strengths and expertise of the foster family.
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 and ensure needs are met and placement stability.
Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Programs Mission, Values, and Philosophies.
Performs other duties as requested.