Compensation We Offer   

• The initial compensation for this position ranges from $28.48 to $35.02 Per Hour, depending on experience, location and internal equity considerations 

Possible Additional Compensation (may vary based on position eligibility) 

• Possible Bilingual Differentials: Up to 7.5% for qualifying direct-service roles; up to $80.00/month flat fee for qualifying non-direct service roles. 

Benefits We Offer  

• Benefits Eligibility starts on day ONE 

• We provide a robust benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, See our Benefits Page HERE. 

• 401K Employer Match up to 4% 

• Competitive Time Off Plans 

Must meet eligibility requirements based on employment status 

Effectively recruit and efficiently certify qualified foster families for the Foster Care Services Program within assigned geographic area.

• Recruit foster families within a targeted geographic region. Develop, implement and evaluate recruitment strategies that are specific to the needs of children in assigned communities.
• Identify and develop sourcing opportunities for recruiting quality foster families.
• Develop and implement marketing and advertising plan.
• Develop and implement processes to ensure that recruitment and certification services are available in both English and Spanish, as needed to attract qualified families.
• Monitor recruitment advertising costs ensuring all expenditures are within approved budget.
• Develop a strong working partnerships with program staff, other internal customers, county personnel, resource families, local agencies, business and civic organizations and other community representatives.
• Influence and motivate potential foster families to participate in the challenges and rewards of foster parenting.
• Screen inquiries from prospective foster parents and determine best program fit.
• Orient prospective families to the foster care system and assess their abilities, motivations and expectations.
• Conduct Foster Parent training.
• Participate in regular placement team meetings.
• Maintain a database of prospective families and ensure that their progress through the recruitment and certification process is appropriately and accurately tracked.
• Prepare reports that analyze and interpret recruitment, certification and advertising statistic
• Foster and value diversity in all recruitment and certification efforts.
• Employees in the Multidimensional Treatment Foster Care program (MTFC) will perform these additional duties;
• Promote the MTFC program services in the community.
• Make Parent Daily Report (PDR) calls and reports.
• Provide training for MTFC foster parents.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• High School or GED
• One-year experience in foster parent recruitment.
• Bilingual English -Spanish
• Must pass Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and Child Abuse Index Check (CAIC) background clearance. Must have a current First Aid/CPR card within 90 days, and a current clear TB test or chest x-ray. Valid California Driver's license with two years experience driving and clean driving record may be required.