Full-time/Regular/Non-exempt

Josiah White's; Indianapolis (IN); Presencial; USD 38.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Foster Care Advocate at Josiah White’s coordinates foster parent recruitment and builds partnerships with churches and community groups to raise awareness and mobilize support within the region.

Collaborating with the Foster Care Manager, the role aims to meet annual recruitment and engagement goals, while offering ongoing encouragement and relational support to foster families. The position requires occasional local travel and flexible scheduling.

Formación

• A Christian with strong convictions who is in agreement with Josiah White’s mission statement, Statement of Faith, and Code of Conduct.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required. A bachelor’s degree and/or experience in marketing, sales, or public relations is highly desirable.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance.

Responsabilidades

• Foster Parent Recruitment: Develop and implement targeted outreach strategies to increase foster parent inquiries and conversions within the assigned region.
• Community and Church Engagement: Build and sustain relationships with churches, businesses, and community organizations to promote foster care awareness and recruit foster parents.
• Public Advocacy and Representation: Serve as a spokesperson for the organization by delivering presentations, conducting cold calls, and marketing programs and services at community events.
• Foster Family Support: Provide ongoing relational support and encouragement to foster families, including communication, event engagement, and assistance during challenging situations.
• Strategic Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of outreach activities, interactions, and outcomes, and regularly report progress, barriers, and recommendations.
• Planning and Goal Achievement: Partner with the Foster Care Manager to create and execute individualized recruitment and engagement plans aligned with annual objectives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal staff to align recruitment efforts with regional priorities and organizational initiatives.

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or experience in marketing, sales, or public relations desirable

Descripción del empleo

• EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time/Regular/Non-exempt

The Foster Care Advocate is responsible for foster parent recruitment and strengthening community and church partnerships to advance the organization’s mission. This role serves as a key ambassador for the agency within the assigned region, developing and executing strategic outreach initiatives to increase awareness of foster care needs and mobilize community support. The Foster Care Advocate works independently while collaborating closely with the Foster Care Manager to achieve annual recruitment and engagement goals, and provides ongoing encouragement and relational support to foster families.

Qualifications

• A Christian with strong convictions who is also in agreement with Josiah White’s mission statement, Statement of Faith, and Code of Conduct.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required. A bachelor’s degree and/or experience in marketing, sales, or public relations is highly desirable.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Foster Parent Recruitment: Develop and implement targeted outreach strategies to increase foster parent inquiries and conversions within the assigned region.
• Community and Church Engagement: Build and sustain relationships with churches, businesses, and community organizations to promote foster care awareness and recruit foster parents.
• Public Advocacy and Representation: Serve as a spokesperson for the organization by delivering presentations, conducting cold calls, and marketing programs and services at community events.
• Foster Family Support: Provide ongoing relational support and encouragement to foster families, including communication, event engagement, and assistance during challenging situations.
• Strategic Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of outreach activities, interactions, and outcomes, and regularly report progress, barriers, and recommendations.
• Planning and Goal Achievement: Partner with the Foster Care Manager to create and execute individualized recruitment and engagement plans aligned with annual objectives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal staff to align recruitment efforts with regional priorities and organizational initiatives.

Working Conditions

Physical Demands & Work Environment: The employee in this role will work in an office environment and community settings (churches, public events, etc.) as appropriate to service delivery. Frequent local travel is required to recruit foster parents and build strong relationships with churches, businesses, and community partners. The employee must be able to drive and travel independently, stand, walk, and sit for prolonged periods, hear and speak clearly in order to respond to verbal communication, lift, carry, push or pull materials weighing to up 15-25 pounds, and successfully complete CPR/First Aid training, which requires the ability to get on the floor, on knees, and back up.

Work Schedule : This position requires, on average, 40 hours per week. Normal work hours are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm, but evenings and weekends may be required as needed to attend training or recruiting events, and to prioritize constituent availability. Additional hours or workday schedule changes may be required depending on project cycles and workflow demands.