Foster Parent Recruiter Contractual

Position Description

Position: Region 2 Foster Parent Recruiter

Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt

General Description

Under the general supervision of the Contract Supervisor, or designee, coordinates the scheduling, staffing and facilitation of all recruitment events required by contract. Shall coordinate or provide service in accordance the requirements of the contract, State, and Federal regulatory and/or other accrediting agencies.

Reporting Relationships

This position reports directly to the Contract Supervisor or designee.

Qualifications(required At Time Of Offer)

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or other related field preferred. High School Diploma minimum required.
• Must have a minimum of one-year relevant experience, as a licensing and recruitment worker.
• Experience speaking to large groups.
• Excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience with Microsoft Office and related applications compatible word processing program.
• Reliable transportation.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, with business hours set by the Agency to include some evenings and weekends. This position will require the ability to work from home.
• Satisfaction of all employment eligibility and Agency hiring requirements.
  
  

Responsibilities(illustrative and not intended as inclusive; specific responsibilities may vary):

• Collaborate with the local MDHHS office, faith-based communities and key foster/adoptive/kinship parents implement recruitment services prepared by the county office to meet the county's overall recruitment needs, goals, and the actions steps.
• Collaborate with community partners including faith-based organizations, federally recognized tribes, LGBTQIA community. Schools, hospitals, and other community-based stakeholders interested in supporting foster/adoptive family recruitment that reflects the diversity of their community.
• Send contact information for prospective foster and adoptive parents to the appropriate local county office or statewide recruitment telephone number as appropriate.
• Utilize recruitment material produced and/or approved by MDHHS External Affairs and Communication Administration.
• Participate in committees, meetings and advisory councils as deemed necessary by MDHHS.
• Present and distribute information on the foster home licensing process at civic clubs, organizations churches, and community events.
• Input and maintain contact information in the appropriate county recruitment outcome tracking spreadsheet.
• Maintains a flexible work schedule.
• Performs other Agency-related duties as assigned.