What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resource Family Recruiter, Foster Care and Adoptions position at Wayfinder Family Services?
At Wayfinder Family Services, we understand the unique challenges facing some of our state’s most vulnerable children, youth and adults. Those with disabilities, those without a home of their own, those who have been abused and many, many more. We answer the call for them. We believe in the amazing potential in, and for, each and every one of them. And, together, we find a way to turn that potential into reality.
Program and Role Summary
Wayfinder’s Foster Care and Adoption programs match children and youth who have been displaced from their homes due to abuse or neglect with families that can provide safe, caring homes. Wayfinder recruits, trains and certifies resource (foster) families, some of whom ultimately adopt the children they foster. We emphasize a child achieving permanency, which can be reunification with birth parents, living with relatives, adoption or guardianship.
The primary focus of the Resource Family Recruiter is to recruit prospective resource families, particularly those interested in children and youth with physical, mental, emotional, and developmental or learning disabilities. This position is an integral part of a dynamic team, focused on finding loving and permanent homes for children and youth.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Plan, organize, promote, and lead recruitment events on a routine basis to develop interest in the program among prospective resource families.
- Speak to community groups, organizations, and churches to generate interest and promote foster care, ISFC, and adoption. Work strategically to target adults who are familiar with children who have special challenges or are in “helping professions.” This includes teachers, social workers, nurses, other medical professionals and parents who have a child with special health care needs.
- Speak with prospective resource families regarding program requirements, interest in providing foster care and answer any questions.
- Invite prospective resource families to attend the agency orientation to learn more about the program and services.
- Facilitate Orientation sessions virtually or in person as needed.
- Conduct periodic and ongoing training for Resource Families including relative families based on needs and/or to remain in compliance with ongoing training requirements.
- Document as needed in the electronic files for newly approved homes by entering and/or uploading required information in Famcare (the agency database).
- Other duties as outlined in the position description.
Education and Experience:
- A bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field from an accredited college or university preferred, or 2 years’ experience in child welfare will be considered in lieu of a degree.
- A minimum of 1–2 years of experience in recruitment, outreach, sales, marketing, community engagement, or human services
- A minimum of two years’ experience working with foster care or adoption placement is required.
- Bilingual English/Spanish optional or required depending on region; effective oral and written communication skills (including public speaking).
- Experience with children and youth with special challenges preferred.
- Valid CA Driver License with a minimum of three (3) years good driving history and must be approved by the agency’s insurance carrier to drive agency vehicles.
Benefits: Wayfinder is committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is both comprehensive and competitive which includes:
- Paid Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, 11 paid holidays, plus five winter holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 4%
- Employee referral program: Encourage your colleagues to join us
- Education tuition assistance program: Invest in your career development
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
- Flexible spending account (FSA) plans
- Eligibility and other benefits are outlined in plan documents
Additional Benefits Offered for this role:
- Training and professional development.
Wayfinder Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment background and drug screenings.
