Remote Foster Parent Recruiter – Contract

ENNIS CENTER FOR CHILDREN, INC.; Michigan; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

ENNIS CENTER FOR CHILDREN, INC. in Michigan seeks a Foster Parent Recruiter on a contractual, remote basis with a contracted rate of $25.00 per hour.

This professional role coordinates scheduling, staffing and facilitation of recruitment events under contract with MDHHS and related agencies, requiring residency in Michigan and strong communication skills. The position emphasizes outreach to faith-based communities, schools, and other partners to recruit foster/adoptive families while meeting

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 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.

Skills

Foster recruitment experience

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Transportation

Eligibility compliance

Job description

ENNIS CENTER FOR CHILDREN, INC. in Michigan seeks a Foster Parent Recruiter on a contractual, remote basis with a contracted rate of $25.00 per hour.

This professional role coordinates scheduling, staffing and facilitation of recruitment events under contract with MDHHS and related agencies, requiring residency in Michigan and strong communication skills. The position emphasizes outreach to faith-based communities, schools, and other partners to recruit foster/adoptive families while meeting