Job Title
Foster Care Recruitment and Relicensing Specialist
Company
Professional Services Group
Job Description
Professional Services Group, Inc.
PSG/CIP is a multi-service community-based social services organization that fulfills its mission of helping individuals and families to achieve their greatest potential through dynamic, cost effective and innovative programming responsive to the needs of diverse communities.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Resource Development (RD) program is responsible for the recruitment and retention of foster parents and child care providers for the Kenosha County Division of Social Services. The Foster Care Recruitment and Relicensing Specialist recruits and retains foster homes through various media strategies and community outreach. The Recruitment and Relicensing Specialist also conducts re-licensing studies for current foster homes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE RECRUITMENT AND RELICENSING SPECIALIST:
- Implement foster home recruitment plans, strategies and methods.
- Place advertisements, press releases, and other media to promote foster care licensing.
- Promote foster care by participating in community events (i.e. booths and presentations).
- Conduct comprehensive foster care re-licensing studies and evaluations and ensure foster care applicants are in compliance with state requirements.
- Facilitate Foundation Training to new foster parents, as needed.
- Prepare, develop and facilitate elective trainings to foster parents, as needed.
LOCATION: Office is located in Kenosha, WI. Local travel will be required to meet in-person with families in Kenosha County, WI.
HOURS: Hours of work are varied/flexible, about 10-15 hours per week.
WHY WORK WITH PSG/CIP?
- Be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community!
- Flexible hours and great work-life balance
- Ongoing opportunities for bonuses and incentives
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Work culture that values not only the health and well-being of the clients we serve, but also our staff
- Opportunities for advancement and professional development
SALARY: $19.00 per hour
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or another related field is preferred.
- Must have reliable transportation on a daily basis, a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
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Expected Salary
$19 per hour
Location
Kenosha, WI
Job Posting Date
Thu, 03 Aug 2023 07:58:41 GMT