Foster Family Evaluation Specialist

Sevita; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full compensation/benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holiday pay

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Massachusetts Mentor, a part of the Sevita family, is seeking a Foster Family Evaluation Specialist to recruit and evaluate foster parents, supporting youth in care and transition planning.

You will lead recruitment strategies, build networks, conduct home studies, orientations, and coordinate with programs to match youth with families, while maintaining compliant records and reporting on pipeline activity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in human services, marketing, or business.
• Three years related experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, car, and auto insurance.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification as required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication to manage relationships.
• Self-motivated, collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Manage the recruitment strategy and process for an assigned area.
• Build a prospect network and related campaigns to establish an ongoing pipeline of candidates.
• Conduct calls to leads and informational screening meetings, review applications and coordinate approval process.
• Conduct and attend networking and marketing events to raise awareness in the community.
• Conduct orientation, home study evaluations, and pre-service orientation.
• Coordinate with internal marketing resources to produce materials. Maintain records in compliance with funding source requirements.
• Record and report statistics to measure effectiveness of recruitment efforts; report regularly on pipeline activity.
• Work with Program Manager and Program Coordinator to facilitate client match meetings.
• Develop informative activities and programs about company services.
• Participate in development and implementation of foster parent retention programs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services, marketing, or business

Job description

Massachusetts Mentor, a part of the Sevita family provides Residential and Treatment Foster Care services to youth who may be facing out-of-home placements, transitioning back into the family home or independent living alternatives, or involved in the juvenile justice system. Through our personalized programming, we help youth gain stability, comfort and confidence to overcome all challenges and live well. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, join our mission-driven team and experience a career well lived.

Foster Family Evaluation Specialist

Salary: $55,000

Do you have experience in human services and want to work for a company that actively improves the lives of the individuals it serves? As the Foster Parent Recruiter, you will develop and implement recruiting strategies to continuously attract and retain new foster parents.

• Manage the recruitment strategy and process for an assigned area.
• Build a prospect network and related campaigns to establish an ongoing pipeline of candidates.
• Conduct calls to leads and informational screening meetings, review applications and coordinate approval process.
• Conduct and attend networking and marketing events. Raise awareness in the community, through visiting community locations and leaders, and following up on referrals to source potential foster parents and enhance community relationships.
• Conduct orientation, home study evaluations, and pre-service orientation.
• Coordinate with internal marketing resources to produce materials. Maintain appropriate records in compliance with funding source requirements.
• Record and report on the statistics necessary to measure the effectiveness of various recruitment efforts; report regularly on pipeline activity.
• Work with Program Manager and Program Coordinator to facilitate client match meetings.
• Develop informative activities and programs about company services.
• Participate in the development and implementation of foster parent retention programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, marketing, or business required.
• Three years related experience preferred.
• Current driver’s license, car registration, and auto insurance.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification as required by state.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills to manage relationships.
• Self-motivated and collaborative; a team player.

Why Join Us?

• Full compensation/benefits package.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of coworkers.
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law