Bilingual Foster Parent Recruiter-JOR

$52,000 - $52,000/Yr

National Youth Advocate Program - Fairfax, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Fairfax, VA

Social Assistance

About the position

The Foster Parent Recruiter Coordinator at the National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) plays a crucial role in engaging in recruitment and awareness activities aimed at attracting prospective foster parents and building strong community relationships. This position is essential in supporting the mission of NYAP, which has been dedicated to serving communities and clients since 1978. The recruiter will work closely with the Recruitment Director to create promotional materials, including flyers and advertisements, to effectively communicate the need for foster parents and the services provided by NYAP. In addition to recruitment efforts, the Foster Parent Recruiter will assist potential foster parents in completing the necessary paperwork to become licensed and meet state pre-service training requirements. This includes providing guidance to existing foster parents during the re-certification process, ensuring they maintain their eligibility to serve children. The recruiter will also act as a resource coordinator, helping foster parents access required training and learn about additional opportunities available through NYAP and the community. The role involves assisting in the placement process, ensuring successful matches between youth and foster parents based on the specific needs of the youth and the strengths of the foster families. The recruiter will develop and implement an ongoing recruitment plan, submitting monthly reports on community actions and responses to the appropriate director. Maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality is paramount, as is providing support to all members of the treatment team, including case managers, therapists, foster parents, and youth, to ensure that the needs of all parties are met and that placement stability is achieved. This position requires a compassionate individual who is dedicated to making a direct impact in the lives of children, youth, and families. The ideal candidate will be bilingual in English and Spanish, possess excellent communication skills, and be willing to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, as needed to support foster caregivers and families.

Responsibilities

• Engage in recruitment and awareness activities to attract prospective foster parents.
• Produce flyers, advertising, and informational materials for public relations activities targeted toward recruiting foster parents.
• Collaborate with community leaders to promote the mission of the National Youth Advocate Program.
• Assist potential foster parents in completing necessary paperwork to become licensed and meet state pre-service training requirements.
• Support existing foster parents in the re-certification process to maintain their eligibility.
• Act as a resource coordinator for foster parents to acquire required training and learn about available opportunities.
• Assist in the placement process and successful matching of youth and foster parents based on needs and strengths.
• Develop and implement an ongoing foster home recruitment plan and submit monthly reports to the appropriate director.
• Maintain professional boundaries, conduct, and confidentiality in accordance with laws and agency policies.
• Provide support to all members of the treatment team to ensure needs are met and placement stability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school in the behavioral/social sciences.
• 2 years of experience in youth services, preferably in child welfare or foster care recruitment and training.
• Knowledge of foster care rules and services provided by NYAP, with experience working with youth in out-of-home care.
• Ability to speak publicly about the mission of NYAP and the Foster Care program.
• Current license as required by state law and/or regulatory bodies.
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency required.
• Proficient in using desktop and laptop computers, internet search, people management programs, smartphones, tablets, printers, fax machines, and photocopiers, as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.

Nice-to-haves

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours, including being on call on nights/weekends.
• Capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function.

Benefits

• 22 Days Off Each Year
• 11 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Summer Hours Off (reduced work schedule)
• Work Anniversary Trips
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Phone Allowance
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and ongoing training/education