A Better Way, Inc.
Recruiter
Berkeley, CA | $78K - $135K
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Knowledge of foster care regulations, licensing requirements, and child welfare systems is advantageous
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Excellent presentation and public speaking abilities
- Ability to work independently, set priorities, and manage time effectively
- Compassion, empathy, and understanding of the challenges faced by children in foster care and their families
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms
- The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear
- Must be able to reach, bend, lift and move boxes up to fifteen pounds
- Employees must pass a background check and receive TB and health clearances prior to employment
Responsibilities
- As a Resource Parent Recruiter, you will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and recruiting potential foster parents who can provide safe and nurturing environments for children in foster care
- Your primary focus will be on building relationships with individuals, families, and community organizations to promote awareness of foster care opportunities and encourage them to become resource parents
- Develop and implement innovative strategies to recruit resource parents, including targeted outreach campaigns, community events, and collaborations with local organizations
- Conduct informational sessions, presentations, and workshops to educate potential resource parents about the foster care system, requirements, and the rewards of fostering
- Conduct home visits and screenings to assess the suitability of potential resource parents and provide them with guidance and support throughout the application process
- Maintain accurate records of all recruitment activities, including inquiries, applications, and outcomes, using our database system
- Attend community events, fairs, and meetings to promote foster care services and actively engage with potential resource parents
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting
- Supervisor defines schedule to meet the business needs
- Evenings and weekends required
- 51-200 employees
- Logistics, Transportation, Technology, Fleet Management, Automotive, Supply Chain Management, Environmental Services
- Nonprofit
- Berkeley, CA
- Company Specialties:
Behavioral Health Services, Therapeutic Visitation Services, Parent Advocacy, Training, Foster-Adoption Services, Pre- and Post-Adoption Services, and 0-5 Behavioral Health Services
Company information
A Better Way is a comprehensive foster & adoption agency providing behavioral health, parent advocacy, family strengthening and community training. Our mission is to empower children and families to develop the insights, life skills, and permanent relationships that promote their social, emotional, educational and economic well-being.
