Bethany Christian Services · 1 week ago
Foster Care Family Recruiter
Plymouth Meeting, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelBethany Christian Services is dedicated to strengthening and empowering families to keep children safe. The Family Recruiter will coordinate recruitment activities to generate a pool of diverse resource families for foster care, while also developing community relationships and participating in training and advocacy efforts.
Child CareChildrenNon Profit
Responsibilities
Recruit potential families, churches, and community supports to provide foster care services for Bethany
Develop, plan, and implement recruitment activities, events, or presentations
Coordinate publicity for recruitment initiatives by developing brochures or sharing existing materials
Request needed advertisements or publications in collaboration with Bethany’s marketing team, and ensure promotion of recruitment events, including local media efforts
Establish and maintain visible working relationships with church pastors and leaders
Promote and coordinate community relations
Coordinate collaborative efforts with referral sources
Support the planning, coordination, and facilitation of orientation and training for interested families
Attend training as needed and apply newly gained knowledge on the job
Assist with the maintenance of written communications for resource families to include but not limited to the handbook, recruitment materials, and program forms
Actively participate in local coalition meetings, events, and other efforts
Participate in team meetings and/or individual supervision to review recruitment progressions and ongoing recruitment plan efforts
Evaluate and escalate issues of recruitment, retention, and advocacy of resource families
Complete other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Services or equivalent field of study from an accredited college
Prior experience in recruitment and assessment services in a child welfare agency
Knowledge of state, community and agency resources
Demonstrated public speaking and training skills with strong interpersonal skills
Must possess the ability to engage, develop, and maintain positive community relationships with a diverse group of individuals
Must possess excellent interviewing, observation, diagnostic, and family assessment skills
Must be highly motivated and able to take initiative
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Work well under pressure and adaptable to change
Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany. Must also pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage
Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries
Documentation of immunity to vaccine preventable diseases or the willingness to receive vaccination, or seek an exemption
Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity
Preferred
Bilingual Spanish preferred but not required
Benefits
One-time sign-on bonus of $1500
Additional incentive bonus after 6-months, based on performance and other factors of $1500
Company
Bethany Christian Services
Bethany Christian Services is a non-profit organization that offers adoption, foster care and supports vulnerable kids and families.
Founded in 1944
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (1)
2024 (3)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
DTE Energy Foundation
2024-11-25Grant
Leadership Team
Keith A. Cureton
President and Chief Executive Officer
Lorita Shirley
Chief Operating Officer
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