Resource Family Recruiter

Description

Position Summary:

• Recruits, approves, retain, and maintains documentation for Resource families. Works collaboratively with the Foster Care team to retain a pool of Approved Resource Families to conduct outreach efforts and generate applications to become a Resource Parent.
• This position has a home office of Moreno Valley but will be expected to report out of the Fullerton office when necessary.

Pay Range: $20.81 - $29.72 per hour.

Essential Duties:

• Acquires, maintains, teaches and demonstrates knowledge of Prevention of Sexual Abuse (PSA) and Sexual Harassment standards at care provider facilities, evidence-based practices, and trauma-informed care. Maintains a professional environment that is consistent with Title 22 licensing regulations, contractual agreements, and established agency policies.
• Develop and implement multiple Resource Family recruitment and retention strategies to meet the current and anticipated needs of the agency, program, and/or region.
• Maintain current knowledge of Resource Family recruitment practices, Title 22, Domestic, ORR and URM program requirements, and trends in child welfare that affect foster care.
• Recruiting and retention strategies include a diverse set of initiatives from outreach, public speaking, and community networking. The Recruiter will utilize both interpersonal and technological skills to implement these strategies.
• Lead orientation sessions for prospective Resource Families, both on line and in person. Ability to teach/train PRIDE preservice and relative ongoing trainings needed for the development of the Resource Family.
• Travel throughout various counties as needed to implement various recruiting strategies and other forms of outreach and engagement.
• Requires scheduling flexibility as optimum recruitment events often occur on weekends and evenings.
• Prepare, distribute and track effectiveness of a variety of recruitment initiatives.
• Track recruitment efforts through the Resource Parent Approval process using timely and accurate documentation of services as required by policy, State Licensing and the various contracts.
• Understand and retain instructions for complex tasks.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a field approved by the State Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Regulations with five [5] years of experience working directly with resource parents and a foster family agency.
• Master's degree preferred, with two [2] years of experience working directly with resource parents and a foster family agency.

Additional Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted California driver's license and current vehicle insurance.
• Must be able to successfully complete and maintain required certifications and training including, but not limited to, PRIDE.
• Must be able to understand and follow policy and procedures.
• Must be able to document services, incidents, and other required forms/documents.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Spanish/English bilingual required