Foster Care Recruitment and Licensing Manager

Job description

Foster Care Recruitment and Licensing Manager

Senior Vice President of Foster Care and Prevention Services

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field

Minimum 3 years consecutive experience in a foster care setting

Minimum 1 year experience in Resource Development and Foster Parent Recruitment/Retention

2 years of experience in marketing, fundraising, and event coordination (preferred)

SAFE and NTDC certification required or must obtain shortly after hire

Strong public speaking and presentation skills

Excellent written, oral, and analytical communication skills

Cultural competency and knowledge of child welfare best practices in Georgia

Highly organized with attention to detail and strong multi-tasking abilities

Skilled in building rapport with diverse populations and assessing potential foster families

Proficient in Microsoft Office,Powerpoint, Canva, Excel, and electronic case management systems

Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage effective teams

Self-starter with strategic planning and implementation skills

Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and good driving record required

POSITION SUMMARY

The Recruitment and Licensing Manager will develop, implement and coordinate recruitment and licensing strategies for the Foster Care Program at Bloom. This individual will oversee a team of specialists who will ensure that highly qualified foster families are recruited, licensed, trained, and supported to meet the needs of children referred to the program as well as the long-term strategic goals of the organization.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Foster Parent Recruitment

Designs and manages targeted recruitment strategies statewide, to align with referral demographics and trends

Develops and oversees annual recruitment budget

Builds community awareness and relationships through events and outreach

Collaborates with the marketing team to maintain recruitment materials

Tracks inquiries and effectiveness via ASI-Ware

Ensures that a regular calendar of prospective foster parent orientations is held

Monitors progress toward recruitment/licensing/retention goals and reports to Director

Foster Parent Licensing

Ensures compliance with agency, state, and national standards for approving foster homes, including home studies and background checks

Maintains foster home and foster file compliance across statewide offices

Updates and maintains all licensing related documentation in all mandated databases

Ensures that NTDC training is regularly and effectively conducted by Licensing Specialists and adheres to best practice

Conducts meetings, investigations, and corrective actions with foster parents as needed

Works collaboratively to match children with appropriate foster families

Foster Parent Retention

Manages annual retention budget and calendar of appreciation/support activities

Implements innovative family support and networking ideas

Coordinates with the marketing team on monthly foster family communications

Conducts and analyzes bi-annual satisfaction surveys

Tracks and reports retention goal progress monthly

Participates in Bloom meetings, strategic planning, and PQI efforts

Performs additional duties as assigned

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS

This is a full-time salaried position (at least 40 hours per week) requiring flexibility of schedule. Some weekends and evenings are required. Travel throughout metro Atlanta and surrounding areas.

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Worksite address

fayetteville, GA, 30215, US

Who can apply

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