Treatment Foster Care Recruiter & Trainer
About The Position
The Foster Care Recruiter/Trainer plays a crucial role within our Treatment Foster Care program, which offers specialized placement for children with significant behavioral, emotional, or medical needs that surpass those addressed by traditional foster care. In this role, you will guide potential foster parents through the licensing process and provide ongoing training using the Pressley Ridge model, often on weekends or evenings, within the Boise, Nampa, Caldwell, and Payette areas. Key responsibilities include assessing foster care needs, recruiting, screening, and training foster parents to ensure they can offer stable homes for children. You'll actively recruit and build relationships to attract potential foster parents through local community events, social media platforms, and networking with professional organizations. By staying informed about regulatory standards, you will ensure our compliance, and provide educational training to staff to maintain program quality. This position is pivotal in our mission to provide nurturing environments for children who require intensive interventions and supports. Your dedication and efforts directly contribute to the well-being and future of these children and families.
Requirements
- Foster Care License in Idaho, or willing to become licensed
- 2 or more years’ experience working with foster parents and/or providing alternate care in a trauma informed system.
- 1+ years’ experience hiring, onboarding and training within the foster care field.
- Ability to perform basic computer word processing and utilize Electronic Medical Records (EHR) system, or the ability to learn these skills.
- Valid ID Driver’s license and current auto insurance
- Ability to pass Clarvida HR and ID DHW background checks
Responsibilities
- Assessing foster care needs
- Recruiting, screening, and training foster parents
- Actively recruit and build relationships to attract potential foster parents through local community events, social media platforms, and networking with professional organizations.
- Staying informed about regulatory standards
- Provide educational training to staff to maintain program quality
Benefits
- $22/hour based on experience
- Flexible schedule
- Stability and growth opportunities of working with a national agency
- Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
- Separate sick leave that rolls over each year
- up to 10 Paid holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan options
- DailyPay- Access to your daily earnings without waiting for payday
- Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements
- 401K
- Free licensure supervision
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance program
- Perks @Clarvida- national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
- Mileage reimbursement
- Cellphone stipend
- benefit option varies by State/County
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
