Foster Care Outreach Specialist - Flexible Schedule

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Pension Plan

Health care coverage

Short Term Disability

AFLAC

Voluntary Term Life

Flexible Spending Accounts

Public Student Loan ForgivenessProgram

Job with a good purpose

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory in Allentown, PA seeks an Outreach Coordinator for Children’s Services. This role focuses on recruiting foster and adoptive families and increasing community awareness through media campaigns and events.

The position reports to the Intake Specialist, offers a 30-hour work week with a flexible schedule and a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in marketing/communications or human services or related field required.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in an outreach role preferably in a non-profit organization.
• Experience in foster care and adoption a plus.
• Flexibility in scheduling work hours is necessary to meet the needs of children and families.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, engagement skills, advocacy skills, organization skills, computer skills and ability to work as a team member is critical.
• As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014 with recurrent training required every five years thereafter. Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check.
• Must have an understanding of and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and retention of foster and adoptive parents.
• Develop a media campaign utilizing social media and traditional resources to generate awareness needed to recruit foster and adoptive families.
• Network and partner with local community organizations to help support the campaign.
• Facilitate information events to create interest and recruit families.
• Assist in screening inquiries and engage resource families through the application process and work alongside the Foster and Adoption Team to help manage the approval of families and match youth.
• Gain experience understanding and utilizing the principles of Trust Based Relational Intervention© that support healing and permanency for families and children.

Job description

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory in Allentown, PA seeks an Outreach Coordinator for Children’s Services. This role focuses on recruiting foster and adoptive families and increasing community awareness through media campaigns and events.

The position reports to the Intake Specialist, offers a 30-hour work week with a flexible schedule and a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.