Foster Care Advocate: Recruit and Engage Community Partners

Josiah White's; Indianapolis (IN); Vor Ort; USD 38.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Foster Care Advocate at Josiah White’s coordinates foster parent recruitment and builds partnerships with churches and community groups to raise awareness and mobilize support within the region.

Collaborating with the Foster Care Manager, the role aims to meet annual recruitment and engagement goals, while offering ongoing encouragement and relational support to foster families. The position requires occasional local travel and flexible scheduling.

Qualifikationen

• A Christian with strong convictions who is in agreement with Josiah White’s mission statement, Statement of Faith, and Code of Conduct.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required. A bachelor’s degree and/or experience in marketing, sales, or public relations is highly desirable.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance.

Aufgaben

• Foster Parent Recruitment: Develop and implement targeted outreach strategies to increase foster parent inquiries and conversions within the assigned region.
• Community and Church Engagement: Build and sustain relationships with churches, businesses, and community organizations to promote foster care awareness and recruit foster parents.
• Public Advocacy and Representation: Serve as a spokesperson for the organization by delivering presentations, conducting cold calls, and marketing programs and services at community events.
• Foster Family Support: Provide ongoing relational support and encouragement to foster families, including communication, event engagement, and assistance during challenging situations.
• Strategic Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of outreach activities, interactions, and outcomes, and regularly report progress, barriers, and recommendations.
• Planning and Goal Achievement: Partner with the Foster Care Manager to create and execute individualized recruitment and engagement plans aligned with annual objectives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal staff to align recruitment efforts with regional priorities and organizational initiatives.

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or experience in marketing, sales, or public relations desirable

Jobbeschreibung

The Foster Care Advocate at Josiah White’s coordinates foster parent recruitment and builds partnerships with churches and community groups to raise awareness and mobilize support within the region.

Collaborating with the Foster Care Manager, the role aims to meet annual recruitment and engagement goals, while offering ongoing encouragement and relational support to foster families. The position requires occasional local travel and flexible scheduling.