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Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch · 2 days ago

TFC Recruitment Coordinator

Helena, MT

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$21.65/hr - $24.37/hr

2+ years exp

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch is dedicated to connecting youth waiting for permanent homes with families who wish to adopt. The TFC Recruitment Coordinator will implement and coordinate recruitment, matching, and support services for youth in active recruitment status, utilizing a child-focused recruitment model to identify permanent resources for youth.

AssociationHealth CareMental HealthNon Profit

Responsibilities

Work in partnership with state and tribal agency staff to identify youth for referrals to the WWK program

Review the case record, interview the youth, caseworker, other agency staff with knowledge of the case and any available family members and/or other supportive connections to assist in the recruitment process

Utilize internet search tools to identify and locate resources within the youth's network

Develop an initial written adoption readiness assessment describing the youth's understanding and feelings about adoption

Create child-focused recruitment plans for the youth

Meet with the youth on a monthly basis

Communicate with the caseworker on a monthly basis to review the progress of the recruitment plan

Meet with family members and supportive connections to discuss the progress of locating permanent resources for the youth

Once matched, provide all required training for licensure and complete SAFE Home Study process to license identified family

Work with the caseworker, youth and the adoptive resource to ensure preplacement visits are implemented

Assist with the development and coordination of the transition plan with the youth and matched family. Work with the youth and family during the transition process to assist with placement support

Work in conjunction with the caseworker to ensure that the adoptive family is working towards adoption finalization

Submit monthly data in the WWK database

Assist in creation and distribution of YBGR/WWK print literature and social media campaigns to support marketing and recruitment efforts. Edit content as necessary

Assist in the development and implementation of licensure Preservice trainings and ongoing foster care monthly training

Contribute to the strategic goals and outcomes of the agency as measured by the development and achievement of individual, departmental, and organizational goals and outcomes. Participate in Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) goals of the organization both individually and as a team member

Deal constructively and helpfully with all other members of the organization

Fully support and model the mission and values of YBGR

Adhere to all policies, systems, safety requirements, and procedures of the organization

Take the initiative to identify problems and seek out solutions

Be a professional representative of the organization to those outside it

Participate and engage in monthly supervision/coaching meetings with the supervisor

Be aware of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of persons served

Participate in required training as appropriate to the position and beneficial to YBGR

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Child welfare knowledgeRecruitment experienceTraining facilitationCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solvingTeamworkComputer skillsHome study preparationChild-focused Recruitment Model

Required

Education: Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, ministry or human service field preferred. + In lieu of a bachelor's degree, a High School Diploma with a combination of education and experience working with teams of people involving mentoring, recruitment, and coordinator will be considered

21 years old or older

Previous Professional Experience: Minimum of 2 years of professional experience working in the mental health or child welfare field

License and/or Certification: Driver's License to operate passenger vehicle

Good computer/technology skills and ability to quickly learn and use YBGR selected software solutions

Well organized, able to prioritize tasks, and provide a high level of accuracy

Adept at listening, problem-solving, and teamwork

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Display regular, predictable, and reliable attendance at work

Experience facilitating trainings and engaging in recruitment activities

Experience preparing home studies

Understand the child welfare system and have knowledge of issues surrounding foster care, adoption, trauma, medical and developmental needs and the importance of legal permanency as well as maintain familiarity with state child welfare rules and procedures and the juvenile and/or probate court systems

Demonstrate ability to provide excellent family support/customer service

Ability and willingness to travel with flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends

Criminal / Child Abuse Clearance: Must pass criminal record and child abuse registry background check as required by the State of Montana