Foster Care Recruiting and Training Coordinator

youth for tomorrow is a 501 (c) (3) and a faith based, non-profit organization, founded in 1986 by hall of fame football coach joe gibbs. The organization is large, diverse, experienced and committed to serving at-risk youth.

benefits

yft offers competitive pay, continuing education, and ongoing training. We offer a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees such as medical, dental, vision, group life insurance, and up to a 5% retirement match. We also offer supplemental insurance such as life, short-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance and legal resources. We have 9 paid holidays and personal time off accruals.

we are a growing agency and are in search of caring and compassionate individuals who want to be a part of making a difference in the lives of the youth in our care. In our residential shelter program, we serve youth in a short-term placement who are awaiting reunification with family or sponsors in the u.s. The foster care recruiting and training coordinator assesses the needs of youth in foster care, coordinates the recruitment and retention of foster care parents and conducts training for new and current foster families.

• coordinate the recruitment and retention plan for foster care parents to increase the number of qualified foster families.
• provide outreach and community programs to foster care parents.
• work with local community programs and media outlets to promote foster care parenting which may require working evenings and weekends.
• provide initial information to potential foster care parents regarding the company, program, and the process of becoming foster care parents.
• track and maintain data as it relates to the number of contacts/activities, potential recruits, expenditures and providing necessary reports to the director of foster care services.
• assist with ensuring that foster care homes meet all virginia licensing, medicaid, council on accreditation, joint commission, office of refugee resettlement, and yft policies at the time of certification and remain in compliance.
• work with foster care team to plan activities/events for current foster parents to promote a supportive system for foster parents.
• assist foster parent coordinators with conducting pre-service training for new foster families, along with annual training needs for current foster families.
• assist with conducting and completing home studies of new foster families and completing recertification of current foster families.
• attendance at all training mandated by yft.
• assist with various program operations as requested.
• assist with special projects as directed.
• all duties and responsibilities will support meeting the structured program of care outlined in dbhds and dss state standards (dbhds: 12vac 35-46-800; dss: 22 vac ; 22 vac ).
• other duties as assigned by the ceo or supervisors.

• initiative - identifies problems, obstacles, or opportunities and takes action to address issues. Demonstrates this initiative without being directed to do so.
• problem solving - comprehensively analyzes problems and develops effective and efficient solutions. Is one who develops solutions rather than just identifying problems.
• computer skills- has a strong knowledge and abilities with regard to computer skills. Takes the initiative to keep current in this area. Ensures departmental efficiency by being self-supportive in this area rather than expecting staff to be the primary resource of technical abilities.
• communication - communicates clearly, listens effectively; keeps others informed of necessary and factual information; deals effectively with conflict, and avoids negative gossip.
• relationships - develops and maintains effective working relationships…