Foster Parent Recruiter & Licensor

Cayuga Centers•Boynton Beach, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for a Foster Parent Recruiter & Licensor. This is a temporary to possibly permanent position. The salary is $53,000 annually. The location is Boynton Beach, FL. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of children, youth, and families in our community! Cayuga Centers is an accredited non-profit, human services agency dedicated to family support and preservation, trauma-informed care, and serving vulnerable populations with the most unique needs. Founded in 1852 in Auburn, NY, we have a long history of delivering high-quality and innovative services to individuals, children, youth and families. We have program offices across 8 states and serve over 10,000 individuals and families annually. At Cayuga Centers, we embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We do this by taking a firm stance against hatred, inequality, bias, and injustice. We do this by providing our staff with the training, coaching, and resources necessary to grow and serve with cultural humility, acceptance, and understanding. We are responsive to the diverse needs of those we serve and staff, and are committed to ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued, and a sense of belonging. Cayuga Centers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee, or applicant based on race, color, creed, hair style/texture, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Our Palm Beach Treatment Family Foster Care (TFFC) Program provides bundled support to youth in foster care in the South Florida region. Our trauma-informed framework (ARC) includes specialized training for foster parents and a multidisciplinary team that wraps around the youth, family, and permanency resources. This makes a difference because our team approach provides a space for healing while providing skill-building and future-focused planning for youth in our care. We provide support with a multidisciplinary team that includes a Manager, Youth Skills Coach, Foster Parent Recruiter & Licensor, and Clinician. The Foster Parent Recruiter & Licensor engages with the community to promote the need for and generate interest in fostering. They connect with prospective foster parents, answer questions, vet and certify new foster homes. Join us and find loving homes for youth in need.

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
Computer work requires sitting at a desk for long periods of time
Time on your feet for up to several hours a day
Lifting up to 50 pounds
Time driving to conduct client and family visits
Setting up and breaking down informational tables and materials at recruitment events

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. Training may include: CARE training
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