Foster Parent Recruiter

Cayuga Centers•Pittsburgh, PA

17h•$52,000

About The Position

Cayuga Centers is seeking a Foster Parent Recruiter in the Allegheny County area. The Foster Parent Recruiter will recruit, train, and facilitate certification of foster parents and ensure a good working relationship with parents by providing a valuable resource to families. They will maintain professionalism in all areas including confidentiality. Does this interest you? We’d love for you to join our team in helping children and families create safe, happy, and healthy environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field and 2 years of experience or familiarity with foster parenting, preferably in a therapeutic foster care setting
Development of a thorough understanding of the TFFC model
Ability to function well in a team setting
Ability to work independently
Valid PA Driver’s License
Ability to travel to other agency locations as required
Vehicle required: Must be safe and dependable
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

Background in an area relevant to the mental health field preferred
Experience in teaching or instructional presentations preferred
Trained in First Aid/CPR preferred

Responsibilities

Work with TFFC treatment teams, the manager of foster home recruitment and licensing and program director to anticipate foster parent recruitment needs.
In partnership with the agency’s Corporate Communications team, develop and execute recruitment outreach strategies to reach prospective foster parents. These strategies include utilization of social media, email and phone engagement with prospective foster parents, cultivating community partnerships and supporting the launch of multi-platform recruitment campaigns
Locate, plan for and attend community events in alignment with the strategic recruitment plan to educate the community about the need for therapeutic foster parents and to engage potential foster parents. These events occur at varying times and can be during the day, evenings and weekends.
Recruit, train in-person and virtually, and facilitate certification and recertification of foster parents.
Serve as a resource and trouble-shooter to foster families; maintains motivation and treatment participation of foster parents, ensures a good working relationship with foster parents
Enter all pertinent billing information is in the county payment system as needed
Document and track all certifications of homes in county required system and agency database system
Assist in matching licensed foster parents with youth who are awaiting a therapeutic foster care placement.
Serve as a member of the oncall team rotation to provide regulatory support to foster youth and families during non traditional business hours
Attend weekly staff meetings
Complete other duties/tasks as assigned by supervisor and agency leadership

Benefits

120 hours of Vacation
10 Holidays, 3 Personal Days, Medical Appointment Time
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Pet and Legal Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
FSA, Transit, and Parking savings accounts
Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and enhanced short-term disability benefits
401(k) match up to 4%
Corporate Discounts Program
Sick Leave Pool
Identity Protection