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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Responsible for recruiting foster care providers including attending recruitment events. Responsible for developing and implementing a recruitment and retention plan. Work closely with Foster Care Director, Foster Care Licensing Social Worker and Foster Care Social Worker in creating and developing the most proficient recruitment plan for Integrated Family Services Foster Care Program. Also responsible for intake coordination of TFC/IAFT clients and general functions that fall within that coordination.
WORK DUTIES AND TASKS
Organize and facilitate all aspects of recruitment for Foster Care including: planning overall recruitment strategy, organizing and participating in recruitment events and activities, developing recruitment networks and relationships in the communities, serving in planning and implementing marketing campaigns, and monitoring, tracking and documenting recruitment efforts for various funders.
Recruit individuals and families for IAFT/TFC foster care programs.
Partner with IFS Foster Care team members as necessary for recruiting new individuals and families.
Facilitate meet and greets for placement.
Collect intake for TFC/IAFT clients.
Monitor client charts on a monthly basis in Next Gen.
Coordinate with parents treatment regarding health and wellness checks.
Create spreadsheets to organize and comply with all due dates for TFC/IAFT children health and wellness visits as well as annual intake.
Supervise TFC/IAFT homes as needed (taking on a small caseload).
Participate in weekly clinical staffing.
Train Foster Parents in evidence based practices.
Participate in bi-monthly groups.
Available for crisis response and being on-call at least once a month.
Completes all administrative requirements in timely and efficient manner.
Adheres to all clinical policies and operating procedures.
Ensures compliance with uniform documentation and guidelines.
Attends meetings related to role.
Provides education and training to community groups as assigned.
Coordinates events, meetings and presentations as appropriate.
Attends a minimum of 2 hours of cultural competency continuing education per year.
Completes annual adult CPR and First Aid certification courses.
Completes annual TB tests and any other required competencies as outlined by the Human Resource Department for all staff.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in human services/social work, marketing or business.
Qualified Professional (QP) or Associate Professional (AP) level experience.
Foster Care experience and good people skills preferred.
Minimum 2-4 years' work experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of local communities in Eastern NC.
Cultural competency to serve targeted populations.
Proficient in computer literacy and applications such as MS Office applications: MS Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook.
Excellent oral and written skills and ability to communicate comfortably with a diverse population.
Must be able to pass a background, MVR, and sexual offender check
No criminal convictions of child abuse or violent crimes.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must be able to keep strict confidentiality and work with diverse populations
In addition to competitive salaries and opportunities for advancement, full-time employees are offered a wide range of benefits to meet their individual needs, which includes:
Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance.
Life Insurance (Paid by Company).
PTO (Paid Time Off).
Paid Holidays.
Longevity Pay.
401K Retirement Plan.
Funeral Leave.
FMLA.
Supplemental Insurance offering through Aflac with Payroll Deduction.
Direct Deposit.
Training Opportunities.
Continuing Education Leave for Licensed Professionals (opportunity to gain free CEU’s).
Free Clinical Supervision in Greenville (LCSWA/LCASA/CSAC).