Foster Parent Recruiter-Contractual

About the role

The Ennis Center for Children has been in operation since 1978 and has helped numerous children throughout the state of Michigan. This position is ideal for someone driven to help children achieve lasting permanence and passionate about fostering families.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the local MDHHS office, faith-based communities, and key foster/adoptive/kinship parents to implement recruitment services.
• Collaborate with community partners including faith-based organizations, federally recognized tribes, LGBTQIA+ community, schools, hospitals, and other community-based stakeholders.
• Send contact information for prospective foster and adoptive parents to the appropriate local county office or statewide recruitment telephone number.
• 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.
• Maintain contact information in the appropriate county recruitment outcome tracking spreadsheet.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of one-year relevant experience in foster home recruitment.
• Experience as a foster parent or relevant experience in child welfare.
• Experience speaking to large groups.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation.
• Satisfactory completion of all employment eligibility and Agency hiring requirements.

Core Responsibilities

• Promotes a positive working environment within the MDHHS, community, and the agency.
• Maintains professional and respectful demeanor with Agency employees.
• Participates in training, staff meetings, and Agency activities as required.
• Participates in special projects or additional assignments as required.
• Complies with the Agency’s Employment Policies & Procedures and Standards of Conduct.
• Maintains confidentiality of all matters related to Agency affairs.

Pay

The contracted rate is $25.00 per hour.

Schedule

This is a remote position.

Benefits

N/A