Foster Care Family Recruiter

Bethany Christian Services; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Bethany Christian Services seeks a Foster Care Family Recruiter to recruit families, churches, and community supports for foster care services. You will plan recruitment activities, coordinate publicity with the marketing team, and develop recruitment materials to promote events across local communities.

You will also support orientation, training for interested families, and maintain positive relationships with church leaders while engaging diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or equivalent field from an accredited college.
• Strong public speaking and training skills with excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to engage diverse communities and develop positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Recruit potential foster families, churches, and community supports.
• Plan and implement recruitment activities, events, and presentations.
• Coordinate publicity for recruitment initiatives with Bethany’s marketing team.
• Develop materials and brochures for recruitment efforts.
• Support orientation and training for interested families.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Community relationship building

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to bring hope and make a lasting impact.

Working at Bethany means joining a team of dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we’re united in our Christian mission and these shared values: We’re motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we’re in it for the long haul. As a Foster Care Family Recruiter, you’ll help carry this mission forward and make a meaningful impact every day.

How Your Role Makes a Difference

• Recruit potential families, churches, and community supports to provide foster care services for Bethany;
• Develop, plan, and implement recruitment activities, events, or presentations;
• Coordinate publicity for recruitment initiatives by developing brochures or sharing existing materials;
• Request needed advertisements or publications in collaboration with Bethany’s marketing team, and ensure promotion of recruitment events, including local media efforts
• Establish and maintain visible working relationships with church pastors and leaders;
• Promote and coordinate community relations;
• Coordinate collaborative efforts with referral sources;
• Support the planning, coordination, and facilitation of orientation and training for interested families;
• Attend training as needed and apply newly gained knowledge on the job;
• Assist with the maintenance of written communications for resource families to include but not limited to the handbook, recruitment materials, and program forms;
• Actively participate in local coalition meetings, events, and other efforts;
• Participate in team meetings and/or individual supervision to review recruitment progressions and ongoing recruitment plan efforts;
• Evaluate and escape issues of recruitment, retention, and advocacy of resource families;
• Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program/department;
• May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany-sponsored event;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What Will Make You Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or equivalent field of study from an accredited college;
• Prior experience in recruitment and assessment services in a child welfare agency;
• Knowledge of state, community and agency resources;
• Demonstrated public speaking and training skills with strong interpersonal skills;
• Must possess the ability to engage, develop, and maintain positive community relationships with a diverse group of individuals;
• Must possess excellent interviewing, observation, diagnostic, and family assessment skills;
• Must be highly motivated and able to take initiative;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Work well under pressure and adaptable to change;
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany;
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate coverage;
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.

We Invest in You

• Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul
• Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility
• Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO Your Way, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks)
• Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify
• Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program
• Employer paid long-term disability and group term life insurance

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