DescriptionRecruiter
Location: Winchester KY
Position Summary
The Recruiter works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the families being served by the National Youth Advocate Program by working with our licensing staff to support and educate prospective families to become licensed foster caregivers for the agency and meet targeted goals.
Salary:$40000 - $43000 annually based on experience
Working At NYAP
- NYAPs commitment to doing what isbestfor children youth and their families is acore valueand one that we look for in our newest team members.
- Excellenttraining and continuing education and development opportunitiesoffered on topics such as: PCIT NMT TF-CBT BFST CSAYC TBRI FFT and many many more!
- Student Loan Repayment assistance up to $1200 per year!
- Medical Dental and Vision insurance for you and your family!
- 22 Days OffEach Year!
- Plus 11Paid Holidays Per Year!
- Competitive salaries and benefitsincluding a 401(k)
- Tuition Assistance
- Work Anniversary Trips!
- Peace leave
- Paternity Leave
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage Reimbursement
Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Foster Parent Recruiter will perform duties including but not limited to:
- Conducts public relations activities in the communities where NYAP resides on behalf of the foster care program through the media marketing publications and other initiatives outlined in the state/regional recruitment plan.
- Works directly with the appropriate Director or her/his designee in producing flyers advertising and informational brochures for use in public relations activities in the counties where NYAP is present and in counties where the mission of the National Youth Advocate Program is to begin.
- Develop coordinate and implement marketing recruitment public relations and strategies to ensure availability of qualified applicants.
- Works directly with community leaders in fostering the mission of the National Youth Advocate Program.
- Meet for supervision with the Licensing Manager a minimum of twice monthly
- Develop and implement an ongoing foster home recruitment plan and submit monthly reports of community actions and response to the appropriate Director or her/his designee
- Assist or consult with new and existing families on training or paperwork requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree from an accredited school in the behavioral/social sciences marketing business management public relations orcommunicationsis required.
- 2 years experience in sales marketing public relations recruiting child welfare/youth services is PREFERRED but not required.
- Must have the ability to speak publicly regarding the mission of the National Youth Advocate Program and most specifically the Foster Care program.
- Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers smart phones and tablets printers fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing spreadsheet and database programs.
OTHER SKILLS
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Capacity to be flexible and responsive to youth served foster caregivers system partners and internal customers.
- Capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function.
- Demonstrates tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others.
- Capacity to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures socioeconomic ethnic religious and racial backgrounds.
- Must be comfortable with public speaking
Driving and Vehicle Requirements
- Valid drivers license
- Reliable personal transportation
- Good driving record
- Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $10000/$300000 bodily injury liability
If this describes YOU please apply today!
We Are
National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention Positive Youth Development Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.
We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children youth and families.
An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.
QualificationsThe person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures socioeconomic ethnic religious and racial backgrounds.