Foster Care Recruitment & Training Specialist

Pressley Ridge; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health coverage (HSA)

Dental & vision plans

9 paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

403b with employer match

Job summary

Pressley Ridge seeks a Recruiting and Certification Specialist to recruit, certify, and train Treatment Foster Care Parents, supporting families to provide safe, caring environments and meet regulatory requirements.

The role involves extensive travel, a bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field, and required background clearances. You will develop training curricula, conduct quarterly inspections, and coordinate ongoing foster-parent development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services or a related field is required.
• 1 year of experience working with children and families is required.
• Clearances: State Police, FBI, child abuse clearance; CPSL Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training; other state requirements may apply.
• Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance is required.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and retention of foster families.
• Community relationship building.
• Documentation and compliance.
• Completes quarterly home safety inspections of treatment foster homes.
• Completes CPR/First Aid Certification for staff and Treatment Foster Parents.
• Completes monthly foster parent skills building/training.
• Develops training curriculum and schedule for in-service trainings.
• Completes Treatment Foster Parents recertifications.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in human services

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Job description

Pressley Ridge seeks a Recruiting and Certification Specialist to recruit, certify, and train Treatment Foster Care Parents, supporting families to provide safe, caring environments and meet regulatory requirements.

The role involves extensive travel, a bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field, and required background clearances. You will develop training curricula, conduct quarterly inspections, and coordinate ongoing foster-parent development.