Foster Care Recruiter

Foster Care Recruiter and Retention Coordinator, Charleston, SC and surrounding areas

Up to 10 hours per week.

Compensation: $17.00 per hour

• Mileage reimbursement: $0.54 per mile
• Phone reimbursement: $50 per month when using your personal device.

The Foster Care Recruiter works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the families being served by National Youth Advocate Program by working closely with youth and family to provide advocacy and support towards foster parent licensure.  This position provides the opportunity to grow the NYAP network of foster parents through social media and one-on-one community outreach and engagement. The Foster Parent Recruiter is a passionate advocate for youth in Foster Care as well as a skilled communicator regarding the need for foster families to open their homes to these youth. 

Responsibilities:

• Conducts public relations activities in communities where NYAP resides on behalf of the Foster Care program through the media, publications and other initiatives outlined in the state/regional recruitment plan.
• Works directly with community leaders in fostering the mission of the National Youth Advocate Program.
• Works directly with potential foster parents in meeting state pre-service training, requirements.
• Works directly with potential foster parents in assisting them with completing paperwork and documentation.
• Provides orientations for those expressing an interest in learning more about fostering.
• Serves as a resource coordinator in helping foster parents locate training opportunities available to them.
• Develops and implements an ongoing foster home recruitment plan and submit monthly reports of community actions and response to the appropriate Director or designee.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in the behavioral/social sciences, preferred.
• Experience in the area of youth services, child welfare, or Foster Care recruitment and training preferred.
• A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in the service of Foster Caregivers, families of origin, and persons served.
• Must have the ability to speak publicly regarding the mission of the National Youth Advocate Program and most specifically the Foster Care program.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

Other Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be comfortable with public speaking.

Driving and Vehicle Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability

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The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.