TREATMENT FOSTER CARE LICENSING SPECIALIST - Now Hiring
TREATMENT FOSTER CARE LICENSING SPECIALIST Job Locations US-VA-FOREST ID 2024-132897 Line of Business StepStone Family & Youth Services Position Type Full-Time Pay Min USD $47,000.
00/Yr.
Pay Max USD $48,000.
00/Yr.
Our Company StepStone Family & Youth Services Overview The Licensing Specialist is responsible for the recruiting of Family Foster Care Parents.
The Licensing Specialist will develop territories, increase targeted populations, develop sales plans, and develop rapport with potential candidates, and help increase awareness of the need for families.
The Foster Parent Recruiter is also responsible for taking new families through the SAFE and state licensing process and an abbreviated annual renewal process of their foster care license.
Responsibilities Coordinates and engages in recruitment and awareness activities in order to recruit prospective foster parents and build community awareness relationsDevelops and implements proactive, strategic recruitment plans designed to attract and certify qualified candidates, while maintaining a pipeline of both active and passive candidates for future training and certificationResponds to foster parent inquiries by phone within 24 hoursDevelops strategies to support efforts for general, targeted and child-specific recruitment and marketingUnderstands and follows all agency and state licensing requirements and ensure foster parents' compliance with regulations at all timesWorks through and complete certification process with foster parents, including the completion of necessary documentation requiredCompletes parent interviews, background clearances, home inspections to evaluate suitability, safety, and well-being of youth placed in the homesMaintains foster parent files in compliance with agency and state regulationsAssists 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 familyMaintains professional boundaries, conduct and confidentiality and other governmental laws and regulations, agency policy and licensure ethicsAttends all company required meetings, as well as community meeting to provide on-going collaboration with referral sources and community providersProvides support to all members of the treatment team, including case manager, therapist, foster parents, and youth to ensure needs are met and placement stabilityEnsures safety and well-being of all youth in care by observing for signs of abuse and/or neglectTravels to affiliate locations to work with managers; frequent travel associated with recruitment events requiredParticipates in the developmental implementation of Corrective Action Plans for foster parents in conjunction with the program supervisorProvides services that respect each family and youth's cultural background, heritage, and identityConducts Monthly Foster Parent record reviews; 25% each monthConduct Monthly Foster Parent Meetings and monthly Foster Parent trainings Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Childhood Education, Education Counseling and Psychology, or other Human Service, Behavioral Science field or Public Administration fieldMinimum of one year of work experience in a Child Placing Agency, the Department of Family and Children Services, or Non-Profit Agency preferredOne to two years of experience in Resource Development/ Foster Parent Recruitment and Retention preferredOne year of marketing, fundraising, and event coordination preferredOne to five years' experience in full cycle recruiting in a fast paced, professional oriented environment; experience in sales, insurance or financial services recruitment preferredState Foster Parent Licensure Training preferred SAFE certified Home Study Writer Certification preferred (company will assign this training within first month of employment as a Licensing Specialist)Strong recruiting mentality and a general understanding of a recruiting life-cycle from sourcing/lead generation to filling positionsDemonstrated knowledge of vast recruiting strategies, including savvy social media platformsStrong attention to detail, highly organized, highly energetic, and positiveEffective at cold calling, pursuing warm leads, and transforming candidates into new colleaguesAbility to remain customer focused and use independent judgement in problem solvingStrong interpersonal skillsStrong project management, new business development and customer retention skillsA documented track record of achieving targeted objectivesPossess critical thinking skills, supported by intellectual curiosity and sound business judgmentOutstanding telephone presence and superior written communication skills; team player and natural leader; competitive About our Line of Business StepStone Family and Youth Services provides the full spectrum of support to children in need of alternative, safer and more positive living environments with residential and family services.
StepStone connects children and youth who need homes with foster families, as well as foster care training, respite care and support services.
For young adults transitioning from foster care to independent living, StepStone provides personalized guidance and training on basic life skills, including money management, life skills and education.
For more information visit www.
stepstoneyouth.
com.
Salary Range USD $47,000.
00 - $48,000.
00 / Year Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started.
Salary:
$47,000.
00 - $48,000.
00 per year.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
00/Yr.
Pay Max USD $48,000.
00/Yr.
Our Company StepStone Family & Youth Services Overview The Licensing Specialist is responsible for the recruiting of Family Foster Care Parents.
The Licensing Specialist will develop territories, increase targeted populations, develop sales plans, and develop rapport with potential candidates, and help increase awareness of the need for families.
The Foster Parent Recruiter is also responsible for taking new families through the SAFE and state licensing process and an abbreviated annual renewal process of their foster care license.
Responsibilities Coordinates and engages in recruitment and awareness activities in order to recruit prospective foster parents and build community awareness relationsDevelops and implements proactive, strategic recruitment plans designed to attract and certify qualified candidates, while maintaining a pipeline of both active and passive candidates for future training and certificationResponds to foster parent inquiries by phone within 24 hoursDevelops strategies to support efforts for general, targeted and child-specific recruitment and marketingUnderstands and follows all agency and state licensing requirements and ensure foster parents' compliance with regulations at all timesWorks through and complete certification process with foster parents, including the completion of necessary documentation requiredCompletes parent interviews, background clearances, home inspections to evaluate suitability, safety, and well-being of youth placed in the homesMaintains foster parent files in compliance with agency and state regulationsAssists 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 familyMaintains professional boundaries, conduct and confidentiality and other governmental laws and regulations, agency policy and licensure ethicsAttends all company required meetings, as well as community meeting to provide on-going collaboration with referral sources and community providersProvides support to all members of the treatment team, including case manager, therapist, foster parents, and youth to ensure needs are met and placement stabilityEnsures safety and well-being of all youth in care by observing for signs of abuse and/or neglectTravels to affiliate locations to work with managers; frequent travel associated with recruitment events requiredParticipates in the developmental implementation of Corrective Action Plans for foster parents in conjunction with the program supervisorProvides services that respect each family and youth's cultural background, heritage, and identityConducts Monthly Foster Parent record reviews; 25% each monthConduct Monthly Foster Parent Meetings and monthly Foster Parent trainings Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Childhood Education, Education Counseling and Psychology, or other Human Service, Behavioral Science field or Public Administration fieldMinimum of one year of work experience in a Child Placing Agency, the Department of Family and Children Services, or Non-Profit Agency preferredOne to two years of experience in Resource Development/ Foster Parent Recruitment and Retention preferredOne year of marketing, fundraising, and event coordination preferredOne to five years' experience in full cycle recruiting in a fast paced, professional oriented environment; experience in sales, insurance or financial services recruitment preferredState Foster Parent Licensure Training preferred SAFE certified Home Study Writer Certification preferred (company will assign this training within first month of employment as a Licensing Specialist)Strong recruiting mentality and a general understanding of a recruiting life-cycle from sourcing/lead generation to filling positionsDemonstrated knowledge of vast recruiting strategies, including savvy social media platformsStrong attention to detail, highly organized, highly energetic, and positiveEffective at cold calling, pursuing warm leads, and transforming candidates into new colleaguesAbility to remain customer focused and use independent judgement in problem solvingStrong interpersonal skillsStrong project management, new business development and customer retention skillsA documented track record of achieving targeted objectivesPossess critical thinking skills, supported by intellectual curiosity and sound business judgmentOutstanding telephone presence and superior written communication skills; team player and natural leader; competitive About our Line of Business StepStone Family and Youth Services provides the full spectrum of support to children in need of alternative, safer and more positive living environments with residential and family services.
StepStone connects children and youth who need homes with foster families, as well as foster care training, respite care and support services.
For young adults transitioning from foster care to independent living, StepStone provides personalized guidance and training on basic life skills, including money management, life skills and education.
For more information visit www.
stepstoneyouth.
com.
Salary Range USD $47,000.
00 - $48,000.
00 / Year Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started.
Salary:
$47,000.
00 - $48,000.
00 per year.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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