FOSTER PARENT RECRUITER/TRAINER at KidsPeace Childrens Hospital – Scranton, Pennsylvania

Join KidsPeace today! Seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Resource Specialist to join our team.

Our Mission: To give hope, help, and healing to children, adults and those who love them.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation
• Generous PTO including floating holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• FSA Account
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness Options
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• Professional Growth: Ongoing training, development opportunities, and clear career pathways
• Supportive Culture: A collaborative, respectful, and compassionate team environment
• Work/ Life Balance: Autonomy and independence; flexibility in scheduling to support work/life balance

Position Summary:

Foster Parent Recruiter/Trainer - Full-Time Opportunity

KidsPeace invites you to join our mission-driven team of professionals who provide hope, help, and healing to children, adults and those who love them. Anyone can “make a living” but we make a difference in the lives of the children and families we serve! Our Foster Parent Recruiter ensures a pool of available local foster parents ready to care for children when the call comes.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Create awareness of the need for local foster parents via paid and unpaid advertising, and by representing KidsPeace in community-based activities and events to create visibility about foster care.
• Recruit, interview, and evaluate foster parent candidates according to state and KidsPeace requirements.
• Participate in training efforts to teach those parents the skills and knowledge about the foster care system and the children we serve
• Support foster parent recognition, retention and satisfaction through various office and community events
• Fundraise and create awareness of the ongoing need of resources and supports for local foster youth

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related human services degree required;
• Prior experience in foster care, adoption, or other family serving systems preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Basic Computer skills
• Valid Driver’s license and registered vehicle-able to work independently in the field
• Must be at least 21 years of age

About KidsPeace:

KidsPeace is a private charity committed to supporting the behavioral and mental health needs of children, families, and communities. Since 1882, we have provided psychiatric hospital services, residential treatment, accredited educational programs, and foster care services. Our culture is rooted in compassion, creativity, collaboration, and a dedication to providing hope and healing.

Check us out!

http://www.kidspeace.org/ | http://www.fostercare.com/ | http://teencentral.com/

http://spyglasssolutions.com/ | www.healingmagazine.org | www.orchardbehavioralhealth.org

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