Resource Family Recruiter

Overview: The Resource Family Recruiter works as part of Seneca’s Resource Family Recruitment team to attract, screen, approve and support resource families across all placement programs. The Recruiter is responsible for contributing to the development and implementation of recruitment strategies and representing the agency in the community. They work in partnership with placement programs to ensure approved resource families represent the needs of the community and to increase family retention.
Seneca Family of Agencies is committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities a network of outstanding mental health, community based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages people of color to apply. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and trainings on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in order to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.Responsibilities:

• Develop targeted recruitment strategies to meet the recruitment goal in each designated region
• Develop community awareness of Seneca’s foster care programs and opportunities for different types of caregiving
• Attend fairs, events and conferences to promote Seneca’s placement programs as needed
• Deliver enthusiastic and professional presentations to the public about caregiver needs
• Facilitate informational orientations for potential applicants
• Support resource family applicants in completion of the certification process, including fully utilizing all organizations systems, including but not limited to Binti, SharePoint, Microsoft Office
• Screen and evaluate resource family applicants fit for Seneca’s placement programs, including in person home evaluations as needed
• Assess for applicant understanding of Trauma-Informed Care and Unconditional Care philosophies as they apply to caring for high-needs youth
• Develop and implement resource family retention and support strategies as needed
• Work in collaboration with placement and treatment teams to align recruitment and retention strategies with community needs
• Develop understanding of Community Care Licensing Regulations and, in collaboration with the program staff, ensure program and family compliance with regulations
• Maintain accurate documentation and paperwork including, but not limited to, time sheets, expenses, and mileage
• Maintain professional behavior at all times, appropriately representing Seneca’s mission and philosophy
• Attend trainings as required
• Maintain a flexible schedule which includes evenings and weekends

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Experience or interest in working with the community around the needs of children and families
• Own vehicle, valid California driver's license, clean driving record.
• Be insurable by Seneca's insurance company
• Clearance of TB test, physical exam, fingerprints and any other mandatory State/Federal requirements.
• Ability to work as a member of multi-disciplinary team
• Good writing and organizational skills

Schedule:

• Full-time, Moday through Friday
• Flexible schedule with ability to work evenings and weekend days as needed

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and chiropractic coverage, and partially paid premiums for dependents
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
• Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities
• We provide a 403(b) retirement plan
• 4 weeks flexible paid time off