Recruitment Coordinator

BrightSpring Health Services•MESA, AZ

23h

About The Position

StepStone Family & Youth Services provides trauma-informed, youth-centered services to children and families involved in foster care. The Recruitment Coordinator supports talent acquisition and recruitment activities, helping attract qualified professionals and foster/adoptive families who support the organization’s mission. The role coordinates recruitment processes, interviews, candidate and inquiry communications, documentation, outreach, and recruitment events. It works closely with recruiters, Human Resources, hiring managers, program leadership, and community organizations to support timely engagement and staffing needs. The position also supports recruitment for foster care licensure and adoption certification, including screening and assessing interested families, planning targeted recruitment, conducting community outreach, and maintaining recruitment and promotional-material records. The role includes coordinating volunteers for district events and supporting community awareness and retention goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge of child/adult developmental service delivery systems.
Experience in marketing, social media, event planning or coordination, service/sales, and recruitment.
Ability to maintain a clear record through the Department of Economic Security Central Registry regarding reports of child abuse and neglect.

Responsibilities

Serve as the recruitment contact and liaise with organizations and facilities regarding recruitment and service delivery systems, as applicable.
Track recruitment processes and progress for internal and external reporting, including Home Recruitment Study Supervision requirements.
Coordinate volunteers for district meetings, appreciation events, holiday events, and other office projects or events.
Generate interest in foster care licensure and adoption certification through established and creative recruitment methods, supporting agency recruitment and retention goals.
Respond to inquiries about initial licensure and certification and conduct an initial screening within one business day of receiving each inquiry.
Assess families transferring from other agencies for eligibility and training needs, present assessments to the Director for approval, conduct pre-screening and pre-service home visits, and participate in recruitment staffing to review families for orientation and initial training.
Develop and submit targeted recruitment plans or proposals based on identified needs and timelines, and complete required targeted recruitment reports.
Plan and conduct external presentations and activities at churches, community organizations, and civic groups to recruit foster/adoptive families and raise awareness.
Identify marketing opportunities by meeting with community and business representatives, locating potential marketing venues, developing and evaluating marketing plans, and providing input on promotional materials.
Maintain inventory information for promotional materials, propose replenishment as needed, and coordinate bulk orders between districts to reduce costs.
Perform other duties as assigned.