Spanish Foster Adoptive Consultant

Spanish Foster Adoptive Consultant Utah Foster Care Salt Lake City, UT Job Details Full-time $27.07 an hour 1 day ago Benefits 401(k) Paid time off Qualifications Computer operation Spanish Computer literacy Writing skills Bachelor's degree Recruiting Computer skills Full Job Description Utah Foster Care (UFC), a non-profit child welfare agency, is seeking a part time Spanish Foster Adoptive Consultant based in Murray, Utah. Children in foster care come from many different backgrounds and cultures which make them who they are. It is important for these children to be in homes who can connect them to their culture, identity, background, and language. This position helps prepare and support foster families who can make a big difference in children's lives.

Essential job expectations:

Implement local and statewide strategies to find qualified foster/adoptive families, including working closely with foster/adoptive parents, DCFS, local businesses, churches, and other community partners. Emphasis on recruitment of Hispanic foster/adoptive families; first-hand knowledge of the local Hispanic community and Native Spanish language skills required. Position will represent UFC in the Hispanic community and work with the Community Engagement Specialist, Spanish Services Consultant, and the Director of Recruitment to develop and carry out culturally relevant Spanish language public awareness campaigns. Assist full time Spanish Speaking Consultant in providing support for licensed Hispanic and Spanish speaking foster/adoptive families, and cluster peer support group.

Job qualifications and requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a Human Services related field or equivalent experience. Experience with non-profit or government child welfare agencies, including experience or knowledge of Utah's foster care system preferred. Native Spanish language skill required Excellent Spanish writing skills Requires regular evening/weekend hours, and travel Some telecommuting work options are possible. Must be comfortable in navigating various computer systems.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$27.07 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Paid time off Ability to

Commute:

Salt Lake City, UT 84107 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Salt Lake City, UT 84107: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Salt Lake City, UT 84107