FOSTER PARENT RECRUITER/TRAINER

Description Of Responsibilities

• Facilitate training for all approved foster parents and foster parent applicants.
• Assure the quality of the foster parent files prior to final approval to become foster parents.
• Promote the visibility of KidsPeace FCCP in local communities through public speaking opportunities and marketing efforts.
• Screen all foster parent applicant household members to determine if the applicant families and their homes meet State and KidsPeace requirements.

Skills Necessary For This Position

• Engagement with people and comfort with presenting information/training to small groups.
• Prowess, professional writing.
• Proficiency in information gathering for comprehensive assessments.

Benefits

• The camaraderie, teamwork and support of working in a small office, combined with the resources and supports offered by a large multi-state organization.
• Flexibility in scheduling to support work/life balance.
• Clinical and/or regularly scheduled supervision CEUs provided by the organization.
• Consistent staff training.
• Tuition assistance when applicable.
• Opportunity for growth within the organization.
• Health and 403(b) benefits when applicable.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human service field.
• 3 years of experience.