Foster Care Recruitment & Training Lead

Paycom; Bristow (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Group life insurance

Retirement match

Supplemental insurance

9 paid holidays

Personal time off

Job summary

Youth for Tomorrow in Bristow, VA is seeking a compassionate Foster Care Recruiting and Training Coordinator to recruit, train, and support foster families for short-term placements. In this role you will coordinate outreach, manage data reporting to the Director of Foster Care Services, and ensure compliance with Virginia licensing standards while working evenings and weekends as needed.

The position requires a relevant degree and experience, strong communication, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a human service field with one year of experience providing casework services to children and families.
• Bachelor's degree in a human service field with one year of experience providing casework services to children and families.
• Bachelor's degree in any field plus two years' experience providing casework services to children and families.
• Must have a valid driver's license and driving record within guidelines established by YFT insurance underwriters.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the recruitment and retention plan for foster care parents to increase the number of qualified foster families.
• Provide outreach and community programs to foster care parents.
• Work with local community programs and media outlets to promote foster care parenting which may require working evenings and weekends.
• Provide initial information to potential foster care parents regarding the company, program, and the process of becoming foster care parents.
• Track and maintain data as it relates to the number of contacts/activities, potential recruits, expenditures and providing necessary reports to the Director of Foster Care Services.
• Assist with ensuring that foster care homes meet all Virginia Licensing, Medicaid, Council on Accreditation, Joint Commission, Office of Refugee Resettlement, and YFT policies at the time of certification and remain in compliance.
• Work with foster care team to plan activities/events for current foster parents to promote a supportive system for foster parents.
• Assist Foster Parent Coordinators with conducting pre-service training for new foster families, along with annual training needs for current foster families.
• Assist with conducting and completing home studies of new foster families and completing recertification of current foster families.
• Attendance at all training mandated by YFT.
• Assist with various program operations as requested.
• Assist with special projects as directed.
• All duties and responsibilities will support meeting the structured program of care outlined in DBHDS and DSS state standards (DBHDS: 12VAC 35-46-800; DSS: 22 VAC 40-151-720; 22 VAC 40- 131-130).
• Other duties as assigned by the CEO or Supervisors.

Skills

Initiative

Problem Solving

Computer Skills

Communication

Relationships

Teamwork and Cooperation

Education

Master's degree in human service field

Bachelor's degree in human service field

Bachelor's degree in any field + 2 years experience in casework

Valid driver's license

Job description

Youth for Tomorrow in Bristow, VA is seeking a compassionate Foster Care Recruiting and Training Coordinator to recruit, train, and support foster families for short-term placements. In this role you will coordinate outreach, manage data reporting to the Director of Foster Care Services, and ensure compliance with Virginia licensing standards while working evenings and weekends as needed.

The position requires a relevant degree and experience, strong communication, and collaboration with