Foster Parent Recruiter & Evaluations 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, 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.