Foster Care Outreach Specialist

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES GROUP; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

401k and Profit Sharing

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES GROUP in Kenosha, WI is seeking a Licensing and Recruitment Specialist to support foster care licensing studies and contribute to recruitment and retention of foster parents and childcare providers.

You will evaluate candidate suitability, coordinate placements, facilitate training for foster parents, handle licensing inquiries, and collaborate with the Kenosha County Division of Children and Family Services.

Qualifications

• Must have a completed Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related.
• Must have reliable transportation on a daily basis, a valid driver's license, and automobile insurance.

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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

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 and Recruitment Specialist also assists with foster parent recruitment and retention.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LICENSING AND RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST:

• 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.

LOCATION:

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

SCHEDULE:

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

WHY WORK WITH PSG/CIP?

• Be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community!
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Work culture that values not only the health and well-being of the clients we serve, but also our 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 of our health insurance plan options with employee-only coverage is offered with no monthly premium!

SALARY:

$22.00 per hour

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a completed Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related.
• Must have reliable transportation on a daily basis, a valid driver's license, and automobile insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.