Engagement and Outreach Coordinator

Salary: $43,500 - $48,500

The Engagement and Outreach Coordinator is a dynamic and resourceful relationship builder who will work with both internal teams and within the community to develop, coordinate, and initiate marketing plans designed to recruit, develop, and continually engage quality foster parents. The recruitment and retention of foster parents is critical to the success of the agency program. This position is also responsible for the pre-training and continuing training of foster parents to serve children in the care of the agency. This position will also enhance retention efforts and activities of the Villages of Indiana Foster Care program.

The Engagement and Outreach Coordinatort will:

• Independently engage the community to connect, develop, and engage potential foster parents
• Coordinate and initiate regional marketing plans designed to recruit and retain foster parents
• Conduct community presentations and public speaking engagements
• Collaborate with teams across The Villages of Indiana for recruitment and retention of foster parents
• Administer, develop, and lead quality foster parent training and informational programs
• Conduct Quarterly Report calls to foster homes without a current placement and complete other administrative tasks related to the role

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in Social Work or related field
  • If Bachelor’s in Social Work then licensure or ability to be licensed is required
• Experience maintaining and developing community networks and engagement

The Villages of Indiana offers a team-oriented environment for case managers, social workers, and other child, family, and social services professionals with flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and benefits package.

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. The Villages of Indiana, Inc. will honor all experiences, perspectives, and unique identities to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. Together, The Villages strives to foster working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The Villages is Indiana’s largest private non-profit provider of Child and Family services, including Foster Care. The Villages champions every child’s right to a safe, permanent, and nurturing home. We are committed to strengthening all families and embracing the dignity and diversity of every child, youth and family served.