Foster Parent Recruiter - Contractual

ENNIS CENTER FOR CHILDREN, INC.; Michigan; Remote; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Ennis Center for Children, Inc. is seeking a Foster Parent Recruiter on a contractual basis. The role is remote with a contracted rate of $25.00 per hour and requires living in Michigan.

The position coordinates scheduling, staffing and facilitation of recruitment events under contract with MDHHS. The successful candidate will work with local offices and community partners to meet recruitment goals, while maintaining confidentiality and complying with agency policies.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of one-year relevant experience in foster home recruitment.
• Experience as a foster parent or relevant experience in child welfare.
• Experience speaking to large groups.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation.
• Satisfactory completion of all employment eligibility and Agency hiring requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the local MDHHS office, faith-based communities and key foster/adoptive/kinship parents to implement recruitment services prepared by the county office to meet recruitment goals.
• Collaborate with community partners including faith-based organizations, tribes, LGBTQIA+ community, schools, hospitals and other stakeholders to reflect community diversity.
• Send contact information for prospective foster/adoptive parents to the appropriate county office or statewide recruitment contacts.
• Utilize recruitment materials approved by MDHHS External Affairs and Communication Administration.
• Participate in committees, meetings and advisory councils as deemed necessary by MDHHS.
• Present and distribute information on foster home licensing at civic clubs, organizations, churches and community events.
• Input and maintain contact information in the county recruitment tracking systems.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Core responsibilities include promoting a positive work environment, maintaining professionalism, participating in training and agency activities, and complying with policies and standards.

Skills

Foster recruitment

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliable transportation

Compliance

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category Foster Parent Recruiter - Contractual

Description

Position:Foster Parent Recruiter Contractual

Status: Contractual

Position: Services GladwinCounty

Applicant must live in Michigan

Position is remote and contractual with a contracted rate of $25.00 per hour.

The Ennis Center for Children has been in operation since 1978 and has helped numerous children throughout the state of Michigan! Approximately 10,000 children in Michigan are involved in the child welfare system. Do you find yourself driven to help children achieve lasting permanence? Are you an energetic and kind person, who wants to change the world one family at a time? The Ennis Center for Children is the place for you!

This is a professional position that coordinates the scheduling, staffing and facilitation of all recruitment events required by contract. Shall coordinate or provide service in accordance with the requirements of the contract, State, and Federal regulatory and/or other accrediting agencies.

Qualifications(required at time of offer):

• Must have a minimum of one-year relevant experience in foster home recruitment
• Experience as a foster parent or relevant experience in child welfare.
• Experience speaking to large groups.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation.
• Satisfactory completion of all employment eligibility and Agency hiring requirements.

Responsibilities(illustrative and not intended as inclusive; specific responsibilities may vary):

• Collaborate with the local MDHHS office, faith-based communities and key foster/adoptive/kinship parents implement recruitment services prepared by the county office to meet the county’s overall recruitment needs, goals, and the actions steps.
• Collaborate with community partners including faith-based organizations, federally recognized tribes, LGBTQIA+ community. Schools, hospitals, and other community-based stakeholders interested in supporting foster/adoptive family recruitment that reflects the diversity of their community.
• Send contact information for prospective foster and adoptive parents to the appropriate local county office or statewide recruitment telephone number as appropriate.
• Utilize recruitment material produced and/or approved by MDHHS External Affairs and Communication Administration.
• Participate in committees, meetings and advisory councils as deemed necessary by MDHHS.
• Present and distribute information on the foster home licensing process at civic clubs, organizations churches, and community events.
• Input and maintain contact information in the appropriate county recruitment outcome tracking spreadsheet.
• Maintains a flexible work schedule.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Core Responsibilities(required of all Agency employees):
• Promotes a positive working environment within the MDHHS, community and the agency.
• Maintains professional and respectful demeanor with Agency employees.
• Actively participates in training, staff meetings, and Agency activities as required.
• Participates in special projects or additional assignments as required.
• Complies with the Agency’s Employment Policies & Procedures and Standards of Conduct.
• Maintains as confidential all matters related to Agency affairs and refrains from internal and external discussions related to any employee, consumer, financial, or administrative issue except as required as part of job performance.

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Full-Time/Part-Time -unspecified-

Position Foster Parent Recruiter Contractual

Location Gladwin County

This position is currently accepting applications.