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National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) · 3 hours ago

Foster Parent Growth and Retention Coordinator

Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$42K/yr - $42K/yr

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) is seeking a Foster Parent Growth and Retention Coordinator to join their team in the Baton Rouge area. This role is responsible for conducting public relation activities regarding the Foster Care Program while assisting in maintaining current foster parent licenses and licensing new foster parents.

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Responsibilities

Conducts public relations activities in communities where NYAP resides on behalf of the foster care program through the media, publications and other initiatives outlined in the state/regional recruitment plan

Works directly with community leaders in fostering the mission of the National Youth Advocate Program

Works directly with potential foster parents in meeting state pre-service training, requirements

Works directly with potential foster parents in assisting them with completing all paperwork necessary to become a foster parent with the National Youth Advocate Program regarding the regulations set forth by the appropriate regulatory agencies

Provides orientations for those expressing an interest in learning more about fostering

Serves as a resource coordinator in helping foster parents locate training opportunities available to them

Develops and implements an ongoing foster home recruitment plan and submit monthly reports of community actions and response to the appropriate Director or designee

Assist in the placement process and successful matching of youth and foster parents based on the needs of the referred youth and the level of training, strengths and expertise of the foster family

Maintain professional boundaries, conduct and confidentiality and other governmental laws and regulations, agency policy and licensure ethics

Provide support to all members of the treatment team, including case managers, therapists, foster parents and youth to and ensure needs are met and placement stability

Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Programs Mission, Values, and Philosophies

Performs other duties as requested

Qualification

Public relationsFoster care knowledgeYouth services experienceBachelor's degreePublic speakingComputer proficiencyWritten communicationVerbal communicationTeam collaboration

Required

A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in the service of foster caregivers, families of origin, and persons served

Knowledgeable of foster care rules and the services provided by the National Youth Advocate Program, and have experience working with youth in out of home care

Must have the ability to speak publicly regarding the mission of the National Youth Advocate Program and most specifically the Foster Care program

Current license as required by state law and/or regulatory bodies

Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Must be comfortable with public speaking

Valid driver's license

Reliable personal transportation

Good driving record

Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability