Bilingual Foster Parent Recruiter - JOR

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth and advancement within our organization! If you are passionate about working with children and have experience working with unaccompanied minors and the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), we encourage you to apply for this position!

Who we are

National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve.  We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.

We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth and families.

Working at NYAP

• NYAPs commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members.
• 22 Days Off  Each Year!  Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year!
• Healthcare Benefits for you and your family
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k), Summer Hours Off (Half-day Fridays) and Work Anniversary Trips!
• Mileage Reimbursement, Phone Allowance, Student Loan Repayment Assistance, CEU’s and ongoing trainings/education

Position Title: Foster Parent Growth and Retention Coordinator

Reporting Relationship: Foster Parent Growth and Retention Manager / Program Director

Position Summary

The Foster Parent Growth and Retention Coordinator is responsible for recruiting foster parents and families, which includes activities to bring awareness of the program to the community and build community relationships to recruit prospective foster parents for the assigned program.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s Mission, Values and Philosophies.
• Conduct public relations activities in the assigned communities through attending in-person events, media, publications and other traditional and creative initiatives.
• Work directly with the appropriate Director or her/his designee in producing flyers, advertising, and informational brochures for use in public relations activities.
• Work directly with community leaders in fostering the mission of the assigned program.
• Work directly with potential foster parents to complete all paperwork, seek all training opportunities, and meet all state pre-service training requirements.
• Work directly with existing foster parents in the re-certification process by helping them maintain their eligibility to serve children as a foster parent with the National Youth Advocate Program.
• Assist in the placement process and successful matching of youth and foster parents based on the needs of referred youth and the level of training, strengths and expertise of the foster family.
• Develop and implement an ongoing foster home recruitment plan and submit monthly reports of community actions and response to the appropriate Director or her/his designee.
• Maintain professional boundaries, conduct and confidentiality and other governmental laws and regulations, agency policy and licensure ethics.
• Provide support to all members of the treatment team, including case managers, therapists, foster parents and youth to ensure needs are met and placement stability.
• Performs other duties as requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in the behavioral/social sciences.
• Two (2) years of experience in the area of youth services, preferably with direct experience in the area of child welfare, or foster care recruitment and training.

This position requires the candidate to be self-starter, self-managed professional who can achieve outcomes by utilizing good judgement, innovation and flexibility.  

• Knowledgeable of foster care rules and the services provided by the National Youth Advocate Program and have experience working with youth in out-of-home care.
• Must have the ability to speak publicly regarding the mission of the National Youth Advocate Program and most specifically the Foster Care program.
• Current license as required by state law and/or regulatory bodies.
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency.
• Driving personal vehicle in the performance of this job is required. Must have a valid driver’s license, vehicle in good working order, and insurance with $100,000/$300,000 limits.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, internet search, people management programs, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

OTHER SKILLS

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours with a possibility of being on call on nights/weekends, in the service of foster caregivers, families of origin, and persons served.

The Foster Parent Growth and Retention Coordinator will follow a team concept, support agency goals, and care embrace the philosophy of caring for people, connecting with communities, and promoting peace. The Foster Parent Growth and Retention Coordinator must be able to effectively work with, and be respectful and sensitive to, persons from diverse cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, gender, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, religious, and racial backgrounds.

COVID-19 Considerations:

In the spirit of caring for one another and our community, NYAP Immunization Policy and Procedures requires all employees, contractors, interns and volunteers be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except to the extent an individual is eligible for an exemption or the policy and procedure is not applicable by law. The State of IL has a separate mandate. For more information contact Human Resources at 614-487-3888.

The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support agency goals, colleagues and ORR liaisons. Candidate must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, gender, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, religious, and racial backgrounds.

This job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties but rather a reflection of typical work performed in that position.

If this is you visit us at www.nyap.org/employment/

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelors (Required)

Experience:

• Child welfare: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• Drivers License (Required)

Work Location: In person