Foster Parent Recruitment and Retention Specialist - Bloomington, United States - The Center for Youth and Family Solutions

The Center for Youth and Family Solutions

Verified Company

Bloomington, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

See yourself achieving solutions.
Join our team

Perks of Working at CYFS:

Paid Time Off:

12 Paid Holidays
15 Paid Vacation Days (increases every 2 years)
8 Paid Sick Days
5 Paid Personal/Wellness Days
3 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Financial Incentives:

Employee Referral Program

Educational Assistance:

Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer
Tuition Assistance Program for staff who are continuing their education

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

5 free counseling sessions per year for employee or their family
Immediate community referrals to licensed counselors
24/7 call line
Tax consultation/financial resources
Discounted legal services and mediation services
Health and Wellness resources

Use of agency vehicles and/or mileage reimbursement

Agency-issued cellphone or cellphone reimbursement

"Dress for your day" dress code

Opportunities for advancement and professional development.

Salary:

Starting at $45, Non-exempt)

About the Position:

A Typical Day as a Foster Parent Recruitment and Retention Specialist:

Develop and implement the foster parent recruitment plan to attract new foster families for the agency, pro-actively looking for new approaches for recruitment.
Assist current foster care licensing staff in each CYFS office with recruitment including responding to inquiries, making follow up contacts, presentations, personal contacts, creates direct mailings and/or other techniques to reach potential foster families.
Provide orientations to interested individuals to introduce them to the CYFS strength based, trauma informed and family centered approach to providing foster care and eliminate barriers.
Represent the agency at external functions as directed by the Director of Marketing and Development and the Director of Licensing and Adoption.
Support execution of all activities related to community awareness communication.
Bachelor's degree in social work, Human Service related field, Marketing, or Human Resource Management.
Child Welfare Experience (preferred)
Child Welfare Licensure (preferred)

Additional Qualifications:

Completion of DCFS criminal background check and fingerprinting
Must be at least 21 years of age
Obtain an insured vehicle
At least three years of driving experience with a valid driver's license

Additional Benefits:

Choice of 4 medical plans including PPO and high deductible plans with HSA
Dental and Vision Insurance
401k plan with 4% employer match
Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Plan and Dependent Care Plan

About The Center for Youth and Family Solutions (CYFS):

(CYFS) is seeking compassionate, committed, and culturally competent individuals who align with our mission of helping children and families in need with dignity, compassion, and respect to resolve life challenges. CYFS is one of Central Illinois' largest, nationally accredited social service agencies, serving over 20,000 individuals in 37 counties._

_ Our family-centered, inclusive, trauma-responsive, and strength-based interventions help bring about lasting positive change._

The Center for Youth and Family Solutions is_ an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws._