- Location
- Morristown, TN, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Human Resources
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Workday
Description
For over 35 years, Youth Villages has transformed the lives of children and families nationwide through innovative, research-based programs focused on preserving and restoring families.
As a national leader in children’s mental and behavioral health, we serve more than 47,000 youth, young people, and their families annually across 29 states and Washington, D.C. Our proven treatment models drive long-term success in child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health systems. At Youth Villages, we do what works — partnering with others to expand our impact and advocate for meaningful, lasting change.
We're seeking purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference. With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 staff, Youth Villages is committed to investing in and supporting our employees by offering opportunities to build a fulfilling career through professional growth, personal development, and a mission that matters— helping children and families live successfully.
For more information, please visit www.youthvillages.org
Program Overview:
Youth Villages’ Treatment Foster Care program provides evidence-based, intensive in-home treatment for youth in foster care while supporting foster parents and advocating for the best interests of each youth. The program serves children and adolescents (ages 0 to18) who have experienced trauma, abuse, or neglect, and may have behavioral and mental health needs.
Our parent-centered treatment model promotes positive change across home, school, community, and peer environments – all while working diligently to achieve family reunification whenever possible or finding permanency through adoption. Foster families and youth receive comprehensive support through weekly in-person sessions and access to 24/7 on-call support from highly trained, trauma-informed Foster Care Specialists.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Foster Parent Recruiting and Engagement Specialist:
Increases the overall number of foster parents within their assigned region
Meets or exceeds foster home inquiry and certification goals in their assigned region
Builds positive relationships with strategic partners in the community
Pursues foster parent inquiries through informational meetings, community events, open houses, conferences, and other outreach activities as needed
Establishes relationships with key community providers and maintains those relationships through continued communication
Travels across assigned region for recruiting efforts, trainings, and events
Develops and executes foster parent recruiting plans and strategies
Finds networking opportunities and builds partnerships for the Foster Care program
Speaks professionally in front of crowds presenting information on becoming a foster parent
Maintains regular communication with potential foster parents who have expressed interest in becoming a foster parent through a variety of communication channels such as phone, email, text, and in-person meetings
Participates in community organizations which support the promotion of foster parenting
Maintains data on foster parent inquiries, trends, demographics, and other data points as needed to improve recruitment strategies
Performs other duties as assigned
Additional Information:
Schedule is flexible and non-traditional as it is based around the availability of youth and families served.
Applicants must possess a current, valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance.
Community-based staff will be reimbursed for applicable mileage.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (required)
Degrees given preference include: marketing, communication, strategic planning, business, or social services
Experience in marketing, recruiting, community outreach, or community development (required)
Experience with public speaking and presenting (required)
Experience recruiting of foster parents (preferred)
Experience with social service agencies (preferred)
Experience in developing and managing leads in a CRM (plus)
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Basic computer knowledge
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule
Youth Villages Benefits
Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
401(k)
Time off:
2 week paid vacation (full-time) / 1 week paid vacation (part-time)
12 paid sick days per year
11 paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)
Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision
Growth & development through continuous training
Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities
*Benefits are excluded for variable status employees.
Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.