FCH Recruiter/Developer

Saint Francis Community Services - Waco, TX

Full-time

Waco, TX

Social Assistance

About the position

The Foster Care Homes Recruiter/Developer plays a crucial role in engaging the community and individuals to foster interest in becoming foster and adoptive families. This position is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive recruitment plan for foster care and adoption, which includes setting specific goals, creating a detailed plan of action with timelines, and estimating costs in collaboration with the Recruitment and/or Program Director. The Recruiter/Developer will continually engage with prospective families throughout the licensure process, ensuring they remain informed and supported until they receive their foster care license. In addition to recruitment, the role involves actively participating in team meetings to share relevant information regarding recruitment efforts and resource development. The Recruiter/Developer will conduct PRIDE training for prospective resource families, manage the referral process for all interested families, and be accountable for the successful implementation of the recruitment plan. Coordination with the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) for licensing is also a key responsibility, as is maintaining engagement with families from the initial contact through to the completion of PRIDE training and verification. The position requires the preparation of monthly newsletters for foster parents and the development of corrective action plans for foster parents who may be out of compliance or require additional support. The Recruiter/Developer will also provide case management services and assist other staff members as needed. Documentation of all interactions and processes must be completed in a timely and concise manner, adhering to the policies and procedures of Saint Francis Ministries, as well as relevant federal, state, and local regulations. Knowledge of safety procedures and the protection of clients' rights is paramount in this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a foster care and adoption recruitment plan including purpose, specific goals, plan of action with timeline, and estimated costs.
• Engage all prospective families until foster care license is received.
• Recruit foster and adoptive families through advertisements, contacts, speaking engagements, community activities, and/or referring agencies.
• Participate in team meetings, sharing pertinent information regarding recruitment and resource development.
• Conduct PRIDE training for prospective resource families.
• Complete referral process for all prospective families.
• Accountable for implementation of recruitment plan.
• Coordinate licensing through DFPS.
• Maintain family's engagement with Saint Francis from initial contact until PRIDE and verification is complete.
• Participate in preparation of monthly foster parent newsletters.
• Develop and monitor corrective action and partnership development plan with foster parents when they are out of compliance or need growth in specific areas.
• Provide case management services and fill in for other staff as needed.
• Complete written documentation in staff, client, and foster family files in a concise and timely manner.
• Implement Saint Francis Ministries policies and follow directives as required.
• Report unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in child welfare direct service.
• Bachelor's degree in human services field from an accredited college or university.
• PRIDE leader preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must pass a drug screen, MVR, Criminal History and DFPS History Check, Centralized Background Check Unit Texas Health and Human Services Eligibility and any background checks deemed to be necessary.
• FBI Fingerprint Check.
• Lifting requirements 50 lbs.
• Must have a valid driver's license, acceptable driving and reliable transportation.

Nice-to-haves

• Prefer a minimum of 40 hours in-service education per year.