Foster Care Recruitment & Retention Specialist

UNKNOWN; Golden (CO); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental, medical, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement matching

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Remote work options

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Jefferson County Human Services’ Caseworker recruitment and retention role focuses on the Collaborative Foster Care Program serving Arapahoe, Douglas, and Jefferson Counties. The position emphasizes engaging families, coordinating events, and managing outreach channels to recruit foster families.

Primary duties include building community partnerships, maintaining inquiry lines and social media presence, and ensuring compliance with Volume 7 regulations for foster care certification, with evening

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field; equivalent combinations may be acceptable.
• Experience in child welfare social work preferred.
• Strong knowledge of child protection theories and casework practice.

Responsibilities

• Actively establishing partnerships to recruit foster families.
• Coordinate with counties to promote recruitment and retention activities.
• Manage information nights and community outreach events in evenings/weekends.
• Ensure compliance with Volume 7 regulations for foster care certification.

Skills

Caseworker theory knowledge

Crisis intervention

Court testimony

Organizational skills

Foster care policy

Recruitment & retention

Interview techniques

Community resources knowledge

Interagency collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Job description

Jefferson County Human Services’ Caseworker recruitment and retention role focuses on the Collaborative Foster Care Program serving Arapahoe, Douglas, and Jefferson Counties. The position emphasizes engaging families, coordinating events, and managing outreach channels to recruit foster families.

Primary duties include building community partnerships, maintaining inquiry lines and social media presence, and ensuring compliance with Volume 7 regulations for foster care certification, with evening