Foster Parent Recruiter & Licensor

About the role

This is a temporary to possibly permanent position at Cayuga Centers. Salary: $53,000/annually. Location: Boynton Beach, FL.

About Cayuga Centers

Cayuga Centers is an accredited non-profit, human services agency dedicated to family support and preservation, trauma-informed care, and serving vulnerable populations with the most unique needs. Founded in 1852 in Auburn, NY, we have a long history of delivering high-quality and innovative services to individuals, children, youth and families. We have program offices across 8 states and serve over 10,000 individuals and families annually. Cayuga Centers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, hair style/texture, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.

About the Program and Foster Parent Recruiter & Licensor Position

The Palm Beach Treatment Family Foster Care (TFFC) Program provides bundled support to youth in foster care in the South Florida region. Our trauma-informed framework (ARC) includes specialized training for foster parents and a multidisciplinary team that wraps around the youth, family, and permanency resources. This makes a difference because our team approach provides a space for healing while providing skill-building and future-focused planning for youth in our care. The Foster Parent Recruiter & Licensor engages with the community to promote the need for and generate interest in fostering. They connect with prospective foster parents, answer questions, vet and certify new foster homes.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required; Master's degree strongly preferred
• Florida State Certification Board strongly preferred
• Flexibility to work when the families are available to meet
• Flexibility to work in multiple counties
• Experience working in a busy human services environment– strongly preferred
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with social media channels, including Facebook and Instagram for recruitment purposes
• Demonstrate ability to perform duties with minimal supervision and to exercise greater judgement
• Florida Driver’s License required
• Ability to travel to other agency locations as required

Physical Requirements

• Computer work requires sitting at a desk for long periods of time
• Time on your feet for up to several hours a day
• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Time driving to conduct client and family visits
• Setting up and breaking down informational tables and materials at recruitment events

Schedule

Exempt. Regular hours entail 9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday. Must be flexible to meet program needs.

Benefits

• 120 hours of Vacation
• 10 paid Holidays (prorated)
• 24 hours of paid Personal Time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible
• Employer Pet and Legal insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• FSA, Transit, and Parking savings accounts
• Savings accounts for Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and enhanced short-term disability benefits
• Corporate Discounts Program
• 401k available