Foster Parent Recruiter and Licensor

Lutheran Social Services Of The National Capital Area • Fairfax, VA

284d • $67,500 - $68,000

About The Position

The Recruiter/Licensor is responsible for cultivating a robust network of strong foster families to host UC's referred to Lutheran Social Services. This role requires the development and implementation of a foster family recruitment program and ongoing management of the licensing/re-licensing foster home process. A successful Recruiter/Licensor will have a creative and strategic approach to foster family recruitment and retention, maintain a working knowledge of the ORR Unaccompanied Children program, and a strong sense of child welfare best practices.

Requirements

• Master's Social Work Preferred
• Must be at least 21 years of age

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish, strongly preferred
• Experience completing home studies for foster care and/or adoption
• Experience working with unaccompanied children or knowledge of the United States Immigration system for Unaccompanied Children, preferred
• Experience working with children, youth, and/or families from high-risk backgrounds.
• Excellent oral, written and inter-personal communication skills;
• Proficient in Office 365
• Attention to detail and accuracy; strong organizational skills;
• Knowledge of community resources and services systems

Responsibilities

• Maintain current knowledge of the U.S. Resettlement and Unaccompanied Children's Programs, and state licensing regulations.
• Coordinate the scheduling, development, and implementation of recruitment activities to maintain a pool of diverse and culturally sensitive families for the UC Transitional Foster Care programs.
• Foster strategic partnerships with community stakeholders.
• Accompany prospective foster families through the application and licensure process with support and a working knowledge of the ORR TFC program and local state licensing requirements.
• Oversee foster family orientation and training.
• Manage retention efforts by developing and facilitating supportive activities for existing foster families.
• Coordinate with and report activities to the LIRS Program Manager for Foster Family Licensing and Recruitment.
• Conduct home visits for initial licensure and licensure renewal as needed.
• Respond to emergency placement needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Master's degree