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FOSTER PARENT RECRUITER/TRAINER

KidsPeace Childrens Hospital

Chalfont, PAJob$35K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$35K/yr
Location
Chalfont, PA
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degreeValid Driver's License

Job overview

KidsPeace seeks a Family Resource Specialist to maintain a pool of local foster parents ready to care for children. The role raises awareness of foster care, recruits and evaluates foster parent candidates, supports parent training and retention, and fundraises for local foster youth. A bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related human services field is required; experience in foster care, adoption, or other family-serving systems is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Community OutreachRecruitingInterviewingCandidate EvaluationTrainingFundraisingWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationBasic Computer SkillsIndependent Field Work

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Social Work or Related Human ServicesFoster Care, Adoption, or Family Systems ExperienceValid Driver's LicenseMust Be 21+

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

Seeking a compassionate and dedicated Family Resource Specialist to join our Team!

Family Resource Specialist

About Us

KidsPeace is a private charity dedicated to supporting the behavioral and mental health needs of children, families, and communities. Since 1882, we have offered psychiatric hospital services, residential treatment programs, accredited educational services, and foster care programs. Our team works in an environment defined by compassion, creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering hope and healing.

Position Overview

KidsPeace invites you to join our mission-driven team of professionals who provide hope, help, and healing to children, adults and those who love them. Anyone can “make a living” but we make a difference in the lives of the children and families we serve! Our Family Resource Specialist ensures a pool of available local foster parents ready to care for children when the call comes.

  • Create awareness of the need for local foster parents via paid and unpaid advertising, and by representing KidsPeace in community-based activities and events to create visibility about foster care

  • Recruit, interview, and evaluate foster parent candidates according to state and KidsPeace requirements.

  • Participate in training efforts to teach those parents the skills and knowledge about the foster care system and the children we serve

  • Support foster parent recognition, retention and satisfaction through various office and community events

  • Fundraise and create awareness of the ongoing need of resources and supports for local foster youth

What We Offer

  • Competitive Compensation Starting salary at $35k per year increases based on experience

  • Generous PTO

  • Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

  • Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, and even pet insurance

  • Professional Growth Opportunities – Ongoing training, development programs, and clear pathways for career advancement

  • Supportive Culture – A team environment built on collaboration, respect, and compassion

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related human services degree required;

  • Prior experience in foster care, adoption, or other family serving systems preferred

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Basic Computer skills

  • Valid Driver’s license and registered vehicle-able to work independently in the field

  • Must be 21

Check us out!

http://www.kidspeace.org/ | http://www.fostercare.com/ | http://teencentral.com/

http://spyglasssolutions.com/ | www.healingmagazine.org | www.orchardbehavioralhealth.org

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