Foster Care Recruiter - Full-time / Part-time

Foster Care Recruiter - 160007SD Job Program Services Coordination/Case Management Primary Location United States-MD-MDCatonsville Organization Hastings Description Are you a licensed social worker looking for an opportunity to do something different in your field? Are you a passionate speaker with excellent writing skills looking for an opportunity that is personally and professionally rewarding? Join MENTOR Maryland as a Foster Parent Recruiter and embark on an exciting career in human services. Founded in 1990, MENTOR Maryland began as a single service provider, serving children with developmental disabilities in our therapeutic foster care program. With the help of our dedicated employees, growing relationships with other local providers and the support of The MENTOR Network, we have grown to a diversified agency serving hundreds of children and adolescents with varying needs throughout the state. MENTOR Maryland’s –is an innovative leader in the provision of community-based services for children & adolescents. As a Recruiter you will recruit and certify Foster Families that serve medically fragile youth in Frederick/Montgomery Counties. We are seeking a dynamic professional to join our team as a Licensed Recruiter. The Licensed Recruiter is responsible for conducting and writing SAFE Home Studies, performing health and safety inspections, information sessions and pre-service training for potential Foster Parents. The Recruiter is responsible for marketing and community outreach; managing a pipeline of prospective Foster Parents and achieving monthly, quarterly and annual goals in regard to certifying new homes. Key Responsibilities:

Marketing and community outreach to identify potential foster parents Coordinate and facilitate pre-service Conduct information sessions and manage a pipeline of prospective Foster Parents Conduct SAFE study interviews and write SAFE home studies on potential Foster Parents Maintains records and prepares licensing reports to Recruitment Manager Keeps informed on new developments, methods, and techniques in the licensing training field Other tasks as assigned Qualifications Requirements: Degree in Social Work (BSW, MSW) Licensed at the LSWA, LGSW or LCSW-C levels Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience speaking before groups of people in a compelling and convincing manner. SAFE Trained (preferred) PRIDE Trained (preferred) Willingness to work flexible schedule in order to conduct information sessions and pre-service Previous experience with foster care (preferred) Must be 21 years of age with reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license Founded in 1980, The MENTOR Network is a national network of local human services providers offering an array of quality, community-based services in more than 30 states to adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain and spinal cord injuries and other catastrophic injuries and illnesses, and to youth with emotional, behavioral and medically complex challenges as well as their families. EOE/AAE Job Posting Unposting Date