About the Role
As the Foster Care & Adoption Recruiter, you will Shine Hope by providing strategic planning and implementation of community networking and recruitment efforts for the Buckner Foster Care and Adoption program through recruitment of qualified foster and adoptive families, community outreach, and promoting the program through extensive relationship building efforts across the state of Texas.
What you will do
As a member of our team you will have an impact on our clients through accomplishment of the following responsibilities:
- Responsible for the planning and implementation of a recruitment and outreach strategy for the foster care and adoption programs to the assigned targeted area.
- Collaborate with DFCA locations on developing and achieving their local recruitment plan through training, engaging internal stakeholders within Buckner appropriately, and engaging external stakeholders to overcome barriers identified in recruitment plans.
- Work closely with Foster Care and Adoption Leadership to develop a strategic recruitment and promotion plan, responsible for implementation and regular assessment of the effectiveness of these plans. Communicate monthly with the Supervisor about progress being made in these areas.
- Communicate and develop ongoing relationships with churches, educational centers, community organizations and other sources throughout the assigned targeted area rea to coordinate speaking engagements for foster care and adoption recruitment.
- Arrange and lead Informational meetings throughout the state to promote the foster care and adoption program. Arrange families to speak at information meetings, workshops and seminars.
- Receive inquiry phone calls and emails from interested families, educate them regarding basic requirements, and provide them with pre-application and foster/adoption guide.
- Participate in community collaborative Meetings on a regular basis to assist in Foster/Adopt recruitment.
- Responsible for adhering to an organized system to follow up and track families who have previously inquired with the foster care/adopt programs to aid in recruitment efforts.
- Responsible for learning and understanding Buckner foster care and adoption requirements, policies and procedures and communicate accurately to the community.
- Utilize excellent public speaking skills to successfully communicate with a multi-ethnic population base in the community.
As a 5 STARS team member, you’ll bring to the team:
To be successful in this role and a great addition to our team we need you to come with the following:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a human services field plus experience in the public relations and marketing field.
- Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner’s insurance policy. Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner
- Shining hope in others. (Your friendly attitude and willingness to learn is more important than a year’s experience!)
Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the amazing qualifications and experiences listed above, if we had our say, we would also look for:
- Minimum 2 years prior related experience in child placement preferred.
- A commitment to your own professional growth and development to enhance program services.
- A willingness and desire to build and maintain excellent working relationships with your co-workers, volunteers, and the community that we rely on to support our programs.
Our 5 STARS Perks:
- Medical and Dental benefits for associates and their eligible dependents.
- Payactiv, early access paid wages
- Life insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability benefits.
- Paid Time Off and Holidays.
- Paid Parental Leave.
- Retirement Savings Plan.
- The 5 STARS Fun Benefit: encourages employees to spread good cheer to their co-workers and others, creating a happy, healthy environment for all!
Benefits eligibility is based on number of hours worked each week.
EEO
The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.
