What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foster Family Recruiter/Licensor (Global Refuge) position at Diakon?
Diakon is one of the premier employers in Pennsylvania and Maryland. We are a non-profit organization which includes Diakon Child, Family, and Community Ministries and Diakon Affordable Housing.
General Responsibilities:
General Responsibilities:
- Coordinates the scheduling, development, and implementation of recruitment activities to maintain a pool of diverse and culturally sensitive families for the UC Foster Care programs.
- Foster strategic partnerships with community stakeholders.
- Accompanies prospective foster families through the application and licensure process with support and a working knowledge of the ORR Foster Care programs and local state licensing requirements.
- Oversees foster family orientation and training.
- Manages retention efforts by developing and facilitating supportive activities for existing foster families.
Education/Training: Bachelor's degree in the behavioral sciences, human services, or social services fields of study from an accredited college required.
Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of experience in child welfare and/or case management experience is strongly encouraged. Bi-lingual English and Spanish strongly preferred.
ADA: Ability to sit, stand, lift, bend, reach, push, and pull items weighing up to 25 lbs.; visual and auditory skills
Compensation and Benefits:
Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Day 1 Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Tuition Assistance – up to $15,000 annually
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Voluntary short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Referral bonuses of up to $3,000.
Staff receive excellent training through a comprehensive paid general orientation including customer service training. We offer continuing training and education, provide the ability for career advancement, and host staff appreciation and special events. Diakon also maintains a discretionary emergency fund, which can be of assistance to staff members during critical times. In addition, Diakon offers a Love of Thy Neighbor Fund, which provides a per-day living expense and matches up to five PTO days for approved service or mission trips with other nonprofit organizations.
Diakon is an equal opportunity employer.
EOE/M/F/VETS/Disabled
