Foster Care Recruiter Position Available In Lehigh, Pennsylvania

Foster Care Recruiter 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars Lehigh, PA 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 time Foster Care Recruiter to join our team in the Lehigh Valley area. This rewarding career allows you to be creative while helping local youth find a caring home and a family to share their life with. 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. Travel will be required to the Greater Berks area and also to Southeastern part of PA. Must be able to attend recruitment events in the Lehigh Valley area. 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 Bilingual (Preferred) 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 service 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 Hours vary based on the needs of the clients What Will I Get? Salary $34,200-$41,800 •DOE• Benefits Medical-Eligible the first of the month following 60 days Dental-Eligible the first of the month following 60 daysVision (Agency Paid)-Eligible the first of the month following 60 daysFlexible Spending Account 401k + 2% match (additional annual discretionary match if you work 1,000 hours or more!) Virtual Care Clinic & Prescription Services for ALL employees and dependents (up to 7 people)! ( EMPLOYER PAID! ) This includes Primary, Pharmacy and Urgent Care needs! Generous PTO (Increases with Service Milestones)Tuition ReimbursementMileage Reimbursement11 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 Health insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

On the road