Foster Care Recruiter – GAP Ministries

POSITION: Foster Care Recruiter (NON-EXEMPT)

PAY RANGE: $16.00 per hour up to $20.50 per hour (DOEE)

REPORTS TO: Foster Care Program Director

• JOB SUMMARY: As Foster Care Recruiter, the applicant will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and guiding prospective foster and adoptive families through the licensing and onboarding process. This role involves outreach, marketing, and community engagement to promote awareness of foster care needs, as well as supporting applicants through orientation and training. This position is familiar with the Child Welfare participants, Department of Child Safety policies and procedures, and coordinates with coworkers in the area of Foster Care Licensing. This position reports to the Foster Program Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee coordination of Foster Care Licensing Information Sessions, training and support group meetings.
• Responsible for the collection and tracking of inquiry data, timely uploading of reports, and other program related oversights.
• Ensure compliance of Licensing parameters per contract guidelines, with program policies and state licensing or certification requirements, and to maintain directives of contractual agreement with DCS.
• Provide an awareness of potentially serious concerns, which may arise during education/training of foster and/or adoptive parents and alert the respective Foster Family Specialist or Program Director of such concerns.
• Recruit, screen, register, and train foster and/or adoptive parents, while tracking and documenting as required.
• Responsible for training or assisting in the training of foster and/or adoptive parents in the education classes at GAP.
• Answering in-bound calls related to Foster Care Licensing and Adoption certification.
• Attend all staff meetings and training sessions, or make arrangements with the Supervisor to be excused.
• Represent GAP to the public in a positive, professional and responsible manner.
• Follow the agency chain of command in a responsible and supportive manner. Be able to accept constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement.
• Follow outlined policies and procedures for dealing with duties and GAP children when applicable.
• Perform other appropriate tasks as assigned by the Program Director, Executive Director, or President.
• Provide exceptional customer service to customers at all times.
• Follow-up with Foster Family Specialist and foster and/or adoptive parents to ensure satisfaction and maintain accurate and complete records to meet DCS requirements.
• Perform office clerical work, such as filing and organizing.
• Work as a team player and contribute to the team accordingly.
• Assist in planning and coordinating outreach events aimed to recruit and retain Foster parents in Southern Arizona.

REQUIREMENTS:

• At least a high school diploma or equivalency diploma, and one year experience in working with children; or one-year post-high school education in a program leading to a degree in the field of child welfare or human services.
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in child welfare.
• Be available Monday-Friday days and evenings, and weekends as needed.
• Broad understanding of DCS, the field of Foster Care, Child Welfare, Prevention, and Intervention is a plus.
• Successfully pass FBI fingerprint clearance, criminal history check through the Department of Economic Security, and independent background check.
• Three personal reference checks of those listed on application as well as one business reference and employment verification of last 2 years of employment.
• Valid driver's license, 36-month safe driving record (MVR) from Department of Motor Vehicles and auto insurance meeting DCS minimum coverage requirements. Staff 22-25 years of age must have a 100% clean driving record. Over 25 years of age maximum of two moving violations or at fault accidents in any combination in the past 3 years and no major violations in the past 3 years.
• Must pass mandatory drug screen and physical examination as required by appropriate licensing authority.
• Proficient in the use of a personal computer and corresponding programs; preferably experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Gmail and Google Calendar or similar web-based and computer programs.
• Successful completion of staff training courses in: Behavior Management, Conflict Resolution, Foster Parent College, CPI and TBRI.
• Attend on-going training sessions during employment as required.
• Successfully obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification and documentation.
• Utilize own vehicle for trainings, home meetings, other word related duties, if necessary. (Mileage is reimbursed.)
• Be physically fit to perform job duties outlined in Job Description. Obtain medical release/permission to fulfill all physical tasks should any health issue develop or emerge.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally drive a vehicle and transport children to/from multiple locations according to a schedule. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required.

this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

NOTE:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

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