CONCERN-Professional Services for Children, Youth and Families Hiring for Foster Care Recruiter Full Time

Are you looking to encourage growth and promote positive, healthy lives? CONCERN is a non-profit human services organization dedicated to providing child welfare, juvenile justice, and behavioral health services to children and their families. Since 1978, CONCERN has brought hope, offered opportunity, and inspired change in the communities that we serve.

We are searching for a full-timeFoster Care Recruiter to join our team at our Wellsboro and Towanda offices. This rewarding career allows you to be creative while helping local youth find a caring home. Our ideal candidate will be as passionate as we are about educating families on the countless rewards of opening their home and becoming foster parents.

What Do I Need?
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in human services or public relations with demonstrated public relations skills
AND
Two years of work experience in social services with youth and families.

Other Requirements

• You will maintain a valid driver’s license
• You will have the ability to travel as needed
• You will have the ability to use typical office equipment
• You will adhere to all privacy regulations according to HIPAA
• You will have excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• You will be able to work well independently and as a team member

What Will I Do?

• You will create and implement aggressive marketing plans to boost the selection of Resource Family applicants.
• You will represent CONCERN at events to recruit Resource Families, hold informational meetings, and establish ongoing community contacts with schools, faith-based organizations, and other resources as deemed appropriate.
• You will recruit and evaluate prospective families who can be certified and approved for all placement programs.
• You will follow up with prospects throughout the certification process.
• You will review and complete all paperwork related to the approval process with the prospect in a timely, thorough manner.
• You will establish a positive relationship and serve as the point of contact for all potential families
• You will record and maintain the statistics necessary to measure the effectiveness of the various recruitment efforts and goals.

Hours of Work
Varies based on the needs of the clients

What Will I Get?
Salary
$34,200-$41,800
*DOE*

Benefits
Medical (3 plans to choose from) – Eligible the first of the month following 60 days
Dental – Eligible the first of the month following 60 days
Vision (Agency Paid) – Eligible the first of the month following 60 days
Flexible Spending Account
Generous PTO (Increases with Service Milestones)
401k w/ Agency match
Tuition Reimbursement
Mileage Reimbursement
10 Paid Holidays (Including your Birthday)
Employee Assistance Program (Resources for you and your family)
Short-Term Disability (Agency Paid)
Long-Term Disability (Agency Paid)
Life & AD&D Insurance (Agency Paid)

What Happens Next?
After you apply, a member of the hiring team will review your qualifications and experience. If determined you are a good match, we will be in touch to schedule an interview.

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34,200.00 – $41,800.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Social services with youth and families: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road