Recruitment & Retention Specialist - Foster and Adoptive Families

Lutheran Services in Iowa•Mason City, IA

5d•Remote

About The Position

LSI's dynamic and experienced Foster Care and Adoption team is looking for a compassionate, dedicated Occasional Recruitment & Retention Specialist to make an impact in the lives of Iowa children and families. This is a remote position, providing outreach to our Northern Iowa service (serving clients surrounding the Mason City and Fort Dodge areas in collaboration with Four Oaks). As one of Iowa's most trusted human services agencies, LSI has a legacy of serving children and families for more than 150 years. Our Foster Care and Adoption services empower families and keep kids safe by recruiting, licensing, and supporting foster and adoptive parents in more than 30 western Iowa counties. You can make a direct impact on the lives of the children and families we are privileged to serve.

Requirements

High school diploma
Minimum of two years experience in child welfare services
Valid driver's license
Auto insurance
Good driving record
Ability to pass an extensive background check, including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, the Sex Offender registry, and the criminal history check
Ability to communicate effectively
Skills, energy, and desire to reach out and collaborate with numerous entities like media, faith communities, and families to increase the number of quality licensed foster and approved adoptive homes.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, human resource management or a related field
Experience with customer service
Experience with recruitment

Responsibilities

Recruitment of quality foster and adoptive families in western Iowa, ensuring families reflect the race, ethnicity, and culture of the children coming into care.
Retention of families through a mentor program for foster parents.
Collaboration with LSI's Marketing and Community Engagement team, as well as Four Oak's Marketing and Community Engagement team.
Engaging current foster or adoptive families to assist with family-to-family recruitment.
Raising awareness about the need for more foster and adoptive families in Iowa.

Benefits

Competitive pay
401(k) with employer matching contributions
Generous paid time off accrual
Paid holidays
Flex holidays
Flexible scheduling opportunities
Mileage reimbursement
Comprehensive insurance coverage, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Professional development and career growth opportunities
Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
Nationwide Pet Insurance
Rainy Day Pal support
Partnerships with Dupaco Credit Union
DailyPay advanced pay services
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Other student loan repayment assistance programs