Description

Specialized Foster Care Recruiter

The ideal candidate for the Recruiter position has a proven track record of recruiting and retaining foster and adoptive parents. The primary responsibilities of the Recruiter are recruiting and training prospective foster and adoptive parents, meeting applicable standards for approving foster and adoptive homes, participating in matching homes with children and maintaining regulatory compliance of foster and adoptive homes. Preferred qualifications include: SAFE and NDTC Certified. This position requires a candidate with a high drive, a high commitment to the work and the population served, and availability to train during evenings and weekends.

Position Details:

• Full Time
• Department - Department of Children and Family Services
• Reports to Manager of Programs within Children and Services Division Foster Care Services
• Located in Atlanta, GA and Surrounding Areas
• Mostly Virtual/Remote with some on-site required, Travel (0-35%)
• Monday through Friday; 8:30AM - 5:00PM and Occasional Evenings and Weekend
• Annual Compensation$45,000 - $55,000

Responsibilities:

• Interviews prospective caregivers and writes home studies following INSPIRITUS and State prescribed content and format. Completes in-home, health and safety assessments.
• Reviews and evaluates prospective caregiver and volunteer applications, interviews, medical examinations, references, and SAFE Evaluations under the direction of the SAFE Supervisor.
• Oversees the development of recruitment campaigns including advertising, public speaking engagements and public notices to attract qualified caregivers and/or volunteers. Builds and maintains an active network of caregivers.
• Helps assure compliance with all applicable Georgia state laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Assures caregivers have completed all required pre-service and annual training and meet all other State standards.
• Completes an average of at least one home study per month.
• In conjunction with the Director of Children and Family Services or designee, develops marketing campaigns to increase awareness and participation in the programs.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field such as sociology, psychology etc. and two (2) years of relevant, recent work experience in social services or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• SAFE and NDTC Certified.
• Must possess excellent interviewing and assessment skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate competently and confidently with a diverse group of people.
• Must possess strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must be mature and possess strong analytical skills.
• Ability to forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families to help them gain the skills and confidence to address any issues and problems they face.
• Conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change.
• Ability to work independently and in partnership with other team members.
• Must pass a comprehensive background check including work references and criminal background check.
• Must be computer and internet literate with competencies in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Work, Outlook) and database/electronic case management system.
• Must have the ability to communicate with all persons in a culturally competent manner.
• Must be sensitive to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Must hold a valid Georgia Driver’s license, possess a reliable personal, multi- passenger vehicle, and have personal auto insurance and a good driving record.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, competencies, skills, and knowledge that ensures the successful completion of the essential job responsibilities.

The Specialized Foster Care Recruiter role detailed in this description is not a comprehensive list of all duties that may be requested for the successful completion of this role and may garner some circumstantial duties deemed critical to meeting performance goals.

Physical Demands:

Regularly required to talk and hear. Required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools and controls: and reach with hands and arms. Required to operate personal vehicle.

Employees frequently lift and or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Inspiritus Supports a Diverse and Inclusive Culture:

Inspiritus is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Inspiritus does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Inspiritus complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Inspiritus Department of Human Resources, 731 Peachtree St NE, Suite B Atlanta, GA 30308.