Remote Foster Parent Recruiter - Build Families

Ennis Center for Children; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ennis Center for Children seeks a Foster Parent Recruiter on a remote, contractual basis, requiring the candidate to reside in Michigan. The role coordinates scheduling, staffing, and facilitation of recruitment events under contract with state guidelines.

Responsibilities include working with MDHHS, community partners, and diverse stakeholders to recruit foster/adoptive families, maintaining records, and presenting licensing information at events.

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.
• Collaborate with community partners including faith-based organizations, federally recognized tribes, LGBTQIA+ community, schools, hospitals, and other stakeholders.
• Send contact information for prospective foster/adoptive parents to the appropriate local county office or statewide recruitment telephone number.
• Utilize recruitment material produced and/or approved by MDHHS External Affairs and Communication Administration.
• 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: Promotes a positive working environment, maintains professional demeanor, participates in training and meetings.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliable transportation

Job description

The Ennis Center for Children seeks a Foster Parent Recruiter on a remote, contractual basis, requiring the candidate to reside in Michigan. The role coordinates scheduling, staffing, and facilitation of recruitment events under contract with state guidelines.

Responsibilities include working with MDHHS, community partners, and diverse stakeholders to recruit foster/adoptive families, maintaining records, and presenting licensing information at events.