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Resource Family Recruiter (Hybrid Remote)

Overview:

The Recruitment and Retention Specialist (Recruiter) works as part of Seneca's Resource Family Recruitment team to attract, screen, approve, and support resource families across all Placement programs. The Recruiter is responsible for contributing to the development and implementation of recruitment strategies and representing the agency in the community. They work in partnership with Placement programs to ensure approved resource families represent the needs of the community and to increase family retention.

The Recruitment and Retention Specialist role is a hybrid remote role, and must be located locally (Monterey County or San Luis Obispo County), as this role requires an in-person presence within our community,

ABOUT PLACEMENT

Seneca's Placement Programs operate with a core belief that every child deserves a family. Families are recruited, trained, and certified to provide permanency and safety for children of all ages who are not able to remain with their family of origin. Some are impacted by behavioral, emotional, developmental, or medical challenges and many have experienced trauma and loss. The program provides youth and children with the safety, stability, and support of a nurturing and trauma informed family. Placement will match approved families with children who need homes and provide children and families ongoing support and resources.

ABOUT SENECA

Seneca Family of Agencies is a non-profit with a simple but powerful mission: to help children and families through the most difficult times of their lives. Since then, Seneca provides a broad continuum of permanency, mental health, education, and juvenile justice services, which today reach over 18,000 youth and families throughout California and Washington State each year. The agency’s growth has been guided by a commitment to our Unconditional Care® model – doing whatever it takes to help children and families thrive, even when faced with tremendous challenges. Seneca is committed to supporting historically underrepresented communities and informing agency policies and practices through its agency-wide DEI Initiative and DEI Advisory Board. Seneca is committed to fostering an agency culture that is welcoming, cooperative, and inclusive of diverse peoples and worldviews.

Responsibilities:

Develop targeted recruitment strategies to meet the recruitment goal in each designated region
Develop community awareness of Seneca's foster care programs and opportunities for different types of caregiving
Attend fairs, events, and conferences to promote Seneca's Placement programs as needed
Deliver enthusiastic and professional presentations to the public about caregiver needs
Facilitate informational orientations for potential applicants
Support resource family applicants in completion of the certification process, including fullyutilizing all organizations systems, including but not limited to Binti, SharePoint, Microsoft Office
Screen and evaluate resource family applicants fit for Seneca's Placement programs, including in-person home evaluations as needed
Assess for applicant understanding of Trauma-Informed Care and Unconditional Care philosophies as they apply to caring for high-needs youth
Develop and implement resource family retneitioin and support strategies as needed
Work in collaboration with Placement and treatment teams to align recruitment and retention strategies with community needs
Develop understanding of Community Care Licensing Regulations and, in collaboration with the program staff, ensure program and family compliance with regulation
Maintain accurate documentation and paperwork including, but not limited to, time sheets, expenses, and mileage
Maintain professional behavior at all times, appropriately representing Seneca's mission and philosophy
Participate in supervision with the Supervisor or esignee
Attend trainings as required
Maintain a flexible schedule, with possible evenings and weekends

Qualifications:

Experience of interest in working with vulnerable communities and diverse populations
Bilingual skills preferred
Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Strong organizational, writing, and communication skills
Computer literacy
Own vehicle, valid California Driver's License and insurance
Clean driving record
Clearance of TB test and LiveScan fingerprinting

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Benefits:

$21.63 - $27.22 per hour, additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam.
Mileage reimbursement.
5 weeks of PTO and 11 paid holidays.
Comprehensive employee benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
- Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
- 50% paid premiums for dependents
- 403b retirement plan
- Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
Training stipend and professional development opportunities.
Opportunities to develop specialized skills, including clinical supervision and evidence-based practices.
Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington.