Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families? At Seneca Family of Agencies, we're looking for a dedicated Resource Family Recruiter to help us build and support nurturing homes for those in need. Your role will be pivotal in developing innovative recruitment strategies, engaging with the community, and ensuring our families are well-prepared to provide the stability and care that every child deserves.

The Resource Family (formerly called "Foster Family") 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.

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 who need homes and provide children and families ongoing support and resources.

ABOUT SENECA 

Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces for several consecutive years. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of excellent mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourage people of color to apply. Our programs deeply engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

• Develop targeted recruitment strategies to meet the recruitment goal in each designated region.
• Develop community awareness of Seneca's foster care program 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 fully utilizing 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 retention 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 regulations.
• Maintain accurate documentation and paperwork including, but not limited to, time sheets, expenses, and mileage.
• Maintain a flexible schedule which includes evenings and weekends.

REQUIRED

• Education/experience requirement: 
  • Bachelor’s degree OR 
  • Associate degree or equivalent + 1 year of applicable experience OR High School Diploma/GED + 2 years of applicable experience may be accepted in programs that do not have a written contract requiring a Bachelor’s degree as a minimum education level. 
  • Applicable experience can include paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families or working in the social services field or recruitment experience, particularly in a non-profit social services program. 
• Experience or interest in working with vulnerable communities and diverse populations.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule with the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• At least 21 years of age. 
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements.  
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policy.  
• Proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination or an HR-approved medical/religious exemption. 

SKILLS OF AN IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong organizational, writing, and communication skills.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

• Full-time, hybrid schedule.
  • Monday - Friday
  • Typically 9:00 AM  - 5:00 PM, with potential for flexible hours based on role requirements and individual needs.
• Evening/weekend flexibility needed to accommodate availability of resource family applicants.
• Travel throughout San Luis Obispo County required as needed.

• Starting at $23.34 - $25.84 per hour.
  • Actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role.
  • Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam.
• 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including:
  • Medical, dental, vision and chiropractic coverage and partially paid premiums for dependents.
  • Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance.
  • 50% paid premiums for dependents.
  • 403b Retirement Plan.
  • Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan.
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.
• Training stipend and professional development opportunities.
• Excellent clinical training, individual and group supervision, and assistance toward licensure.
• Opportunities to develop specialized skills, including clinical supervision and evidence-based practices.
• Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington.

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