Foster Parent Recruiter & Licensor

Cayuga Centers•Boynton Beach, FL

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for a Foster Parent Recruiter & Licensor. This is a temporary to possibly permanent position with an annual salary between $52,000 - $53,500, located in Boynton Beach, FL. Cayuga Centers is an accredited non-profit, human services agency dedicated to family support and preservation, trauma-informed care, and serving vulnerable populations with unique needs. Founded in 1852, the agency has a long history of delivering high-quality services and has program offices across 8 states, serving over 10,000 individuals and families annually. The agency embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and is committed to providing staff with the training and resources necessary to serve with cultural humility. Cayuga Centers is an equal opportunity employer. The Palm Beach Treatment Family Foster Care (TFFC) Program provides bundled support to youth in foster care in the South Florida region, utilizing a trauma-informed framework (ARC) with specialized training for foster parents and a multidisciplinary team. The Foster Parent Recruiter & Licensor plays a key role in this program by promoting the need for fostering, connecting with prospective foster parents, vetting and certifying new foster homes, and supporting the overall team approach to healing and skill-building for youth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field required
Flexibility to work when the families are available to meet
Flexibility to work in multiple counties
Strong skills in Microsoft Office
Familiarity with social media channels, including Facebook and Instagram for recruitment purposes
Demonstrate ability to perform duties with minimal supervision and to exercise greater judgement
Florida Driver’s License required
Ability to travel to other agency locations as required

Nice To Haves

Master's degree strongly preferred
Florida State Certification Board strongly preferred
Experience working in a busy human services environment– strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Work with TFFC treatment teams and the program manager to anticipate foster parent recruitment needs.
In conjunction with the agency’s Corporate Communications team, develop and execute outreach strategies to reach prospective foster parents.
Recruit, train, and facilitate certification of foster parents.
Complete licensing packets, including home study and necessary components.
Conduct initial and follow-up training for foster parents.
Assist program management team with foster parent support, serving as a resource and trouble-shooter for foster families.
Maintain motivation and treatment participation of foster parents; ensure a good working relationship with foster parents.
Document and track all certifications of homes in the state system.

Benefits

120 hours of Vacation
10 paid Holidays (prorated), 24 hours of paid Personal Time, Medical Appointment Time
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer
Pet and Legal insurance
Employee Assistance Program
FSA, Transit, and Parking savings accounts
Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and enhanced short-term disability benefits
Corporate Discounts Program
401k available
Identity Protection