National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) · 14 hours ago
Foster Parent Recruiter
Toledo, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expNational Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) is dedicated to supporting families and youth in need. The Foster Parent Recruiter plays a crucial role in educating and assisting prospective foster families to meet licensing requirements and achieve targeted goals.
Child CareCommunitiesHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Conducts public relations activities in the communities where NYAP resides on behalf of the foster care program through the media, marketing, publications and other initiatives outlined in the state/regional recruitment plan
Works directly with the appropriate Director or her/his designee in producing flyers, advertising, and informational brochures for use in public relations activities in the counties where NYAP is present and in counties where the mission of the National Youth Advocate Program is to begin
Develop, coordinate, and implement marketing, recruitment, public relations, and strategies to ensure availability of qualified applicants
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 paper work necessary to become a foster parent with the National Youth Advocate Program regarding the regulations set forth by the appropriate regulatory agencies
Meet for supervision with the Licensing Manager a minimum of twice monthly
Serve as a resource coordinator in helping foster parents seek all training opportunities available to them through the National Youth Advocate Program and in the community
Develop and implement an ongoing foster home recruitment plan and submit monthly reports of community actions and response to the appropriate Director or her/his designee
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 ensure needs are met and placement stability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited school in the behavioral/social sciences, marketing, business management is required
2 years of experience in the area of youth services, preferably with direct experience in the area of child welfare, or foster care recruitment and training
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
Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Capacity to be flexible and responsive to youth served, foster caregivers, system partners, and internal customers
Capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function
Demonstrates tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others
Capacity to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds
Must be comfortable with public speaking
Valid driver's license
Reliable personal transportation
Good driving record
Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,00/$300,000 bodily injury liability
Benefits
Excellent training and continuing education and development opportunities offered on topics such as: PCIT, NMT, TF-CBT, BFST, CSAYC, TBRI, FFT and many, many more!
Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year!
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family!
22 Days Off Each Year!
Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year!
Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
Tuition Assistance
Work Anniversary Trips!
Peace leave
Paternity Leave
Flexible schedule
Mileage Reimbursement
Company
National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP)
(NYAP) National Youth Advocate Program has a non-negotiable commitment to do what is best for children, youth and their families.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas McDermott
Chief Financial Officer
Angela Nelson
Human Resources Business Partner
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