Earn $50,000/annually, 3 weeks of vacation, 10 holidays (including 1 floating holiday), 24 hours personal time, and up to 80 sick days.

JOIN OUR CENTRAL NEW YORK TREATMENT FAMILY FOSTER CARE (TFFC) TEAM!

Under the supervision of the Director of TFFC Oneida and in cooperation with the Oneida TFFC and other personnel, the Foster Home Recruiter and Licensor will recruit, train and facilitate initial and ongoing certification of foster parents and ensure a good working relationship with parents by providing a valuable resource to families. The Foster Home Recruiter and Licensor will facilitate intake processes and maintain professionalism in all areas including confidentiality.

LOCATION: Utica, NY / Oneida County

FUNCTIONS:

• Actively engages in the community to recruit prospective foster parents - including in-person tabling events, fairs, public speaking to find new foster parents

• Screens and educates prospective foster parents to understand the needs of children and youth and how following our models of care meet those needs

• Trains prospective Foster Parents

• Certifies Foster Homes

• Partners with Communications department to sharpen recruitment skills and strategies

• Builds relationships with community leaders and mobilizes agency staff, partners, and existing foster parents to help recruit new foster parents and raise awareness about foster care in Oneida County.

• Selects method of advertising, prepares and places recruitment advertisements in conjunction with agency Corporate Communication Specialist

• Recruits, trains, and facilitates certification of foster parents. Training may include: PRIDE, TCIF, TST, MAPP, Mini MAPP or equivalent state training

• Conducts initial and follow-up training of foster parents

• Serves as a resource and trouble-shooter to foster families; maintains motivation and treatment participation of foster parents, ensures a good working relationship with foster parents

• Attends weekly staff meetings

• Documents and tracks all certification of homes in Connections or state equivalent system

• Facilitate intake interviews with referred clients, and assist with matching youth to the appropriate foster home

SCHEDULE: Non-Exempt

• Regular hours entail 9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. During recruiting cycle hours will include nights and weekends. Must be able to flex schedule to meet program needs.

• Appropriate Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services/related field or 5 years of experience, preferably in a therapeutic foster care setting.

• Background in an area relevant to the mental health field preferred

• Experience in teaching or instructional presentations preferred

• Ability to develop a thorough understanding of the TFFC model

• Trained in First Aid/CPR preferred

• Detail oriented, clerical aptitude

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent verbal communication skills

• Excellent organizational skills

• Ability to function well in a team setting

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to work well with people from many cultures and communities

• Ability to handle confidential material in a responsible manner

• Valid Driver’s License

• Ability to travel to other agency locations as required

• Vehicle required: Must be safe and dependable

Physical Requirements:

• Driving to and from appointments and activities as assigned.

• Word processing: Including responding to emails, completing computerized documentation.

• Lifting of Agency file books - weighing approximately 6-8 lbs each - 5 inch binders. File in them as needed, including sorting paperwork, hole punching, opening and closing of binder rings.

• Completing paperwork, such as copying and stapling.

• Sitting for extended periods of time.

• Walking distances.

• Walking up and down stairs inside/outside.

Job Benefits:

As a full time benefits position, staff are eligible to enroll in medical, dental, vision, FSA, supplemental life insurance, critical illness, enhanced short-term disability, and 401(k) benefits.

Cayuga Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. Women, Veterans, and members of the BIPOC community are strongly encouraged to apply. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment drug testing.

From: Cayuga Centers