Recruitment and Family Development Specialist II

Recruitment and Family Development Specialist II Topton, PA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Paid orientation Benefits from day one Life insurance Referral program Prescription drug insurance Qualifications Community engagement Mid-level 3 years Master's degree Bachelor's degree Recruiting Human Services Networking through strategic partnership building Bachelor's degree in human services Full Job Description Diakon is one of the premier employers in Pennsylvania and Maryland. We are a non-profit organization which includes Diakon Child, Family, and Community Ministries and Diakon Affordable Housing.

General Responsibilities:

Responsible for recruiting, developing and maintaining a robust network of resource families to meet the needs of children referred to or waiting for foster care or adoptive families. Deliver virtual and in-person presentations with the goal of inspiring and engaging audience to action, including at events, information sessions, and resource family training. Maintains and engages a pipeline of new and existing contacts while engaging current resource families as key players in recruitment of new families. Cultivates and maintains relationships with a variety of community organizations to reach new targets and partner in recruitment of 30 new qualified/licensed homes each year. Completes approval of the kinship and resource families consistent with the SWAN benchmarks and DHS regulations.

Education/Training:

A Bachelor's Degree in human services normally required; Master's Degree preferred.

Experience:

A minimum of three (3) years' related experience normally required.

ADA:

Ability to sit, stand, lift, bend, reach, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 lbs.; visual and auditory skills.

Compensation and Benefits:

Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Day 1 Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. Tuition Assistance - up to $15,000 annually Paid Time Off 401(k) plan with employer match Voluntary short-term disability Long-term disability Life insurance Referral bonuses of up to $3,000 . Staff receive excellent training through a comprehensive paid general orientation including customer service training. We offer continuing training and education, provide the ability for career advancement, and host staff appreciation and special events. Diakon also maintains a discretionary emergency fund , which can be of assistance to staff members during critical times. In addition, Diakon offers a Love of Thy Neighbor Fund , which provides a per-day living expense and matches up to five PTO days for approved service or mission trips with other nonprofit organizations. Diakon is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/VETS/Disabled