Foster Parent Recruitment Specialist

About the role

Are you looking for a meaningful role directly impacting children and families' lives in your community? Join our team at Community Impact Programs! CIP is a non-profit organization working closely with communities to provide services in foster care, youth justice, and child welfare. The Resource Development (RD) program with Community Impact Programs is responsible for recruiting and retaining foster parents and childcare providers for the Kenosha County Division of Social Services. As the Foster Care Licensing & Recruitment Specialist, you will make recommendations to the Kenosha County Division of Children and Family Services regarding the licensing of foster parent applications. The Licensing Specialist also assists with foster parent recruitment and retention.

Location: Kenosha, WI. Some local travel will be required to meet with program participants and complete home evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive foster care licensing studies and evaluations, including written reports and assessments with recommendations regarding candidate suitability for working with foster children.
• Support foster care recruitment and retention efforts through innovative recruitment strategies, community engagement, partnership development, and participation in outreach events to educate and recruit prospective foster families.
• Assist with ongoing program planning and development.
• Facilitate Nurturing Connections Training for foster parents.
• Coordinate placements for foster children to match their needs to appropriate providers.
• Handle inquiries regarding foster care licensing.
• Maintain contact and provide support to foster parents.
• Exercise judgement to intervene as an advocate for foster parents in emergency and crisis situations.

Requirements

• Completed Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related field.
• Reliable transportation on a daily basis, a valid driver's license and automobile insurance.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement
• Work culture that values the health and well-being of clients and staff
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development
• Competitive benefits package including: paid time off and company holidays; health, vision, dental, and life insurance; short-term disability; 401k and profit sharing; pet insurance; and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• One health insurance plan option with employee-only coverage offered with no monthly premium

Pay

$22.00 per hour

Schedule

Full-time 40 hours per week with a rotating after-hours schedule