Full-Time Recruitment Counselor

The Village is accredited by the International Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for its Adoptions, Foster Care, Mental Health, Wraparound, and Drop-In Center services. We deliver evidenced-based behavioral health services to children, youth and adults, and has long been at the forefront of culturally sensitive foster care and adoption services.

The position is responsible for counseling prospective resource parent/families through the recruitment certification process and supporting their retention. Recruitment includes identifying potential families that wish to foster children through TVFS and subsequently transitioning them into the Home Study Process and through completion of RFA certification. The Recruiter will coordinate recruitment, retention and support group events to increase recruitment prospects and increase retention of resource parents. The position requires that the individual be knowledgeable of and follow the applicable laws and regulations of the resource family approval process and strategies on the recruitment of new families. The coordinator will also act as a recruiter introducing prospective resource families to the Agency through advertising, phone interviews, social media, and presentations to businesses, clubs, and community organizations. This person will ensure the approval requirements set by Community Care Licensing, and the agency are fully met.

The goal is to build a cohesive, communicative, knowledgeable group of long-term, dedicated resource families that can provide care and support to youth at any level of care needed. This individual will display an understanding of Foster Care Administration, Title XXII regulations, and ensure compliance with DCFS contracts, Interim Licensing Standards (ILS) and Continuum of Care Reform Provisions. The Individual will have knowledge and experience with the child welfare system and understanding of the impact of trauma on this population.

Master's degree with 2 years of experience working directly with resource parents and a foster family agency OR Bachelor's degree 5 years of experience working directly with resource parents and a foster family agency

Statement of sound physical health from a licensed physician, including tuberculin skin test

Must meet all requirements set by Community Care Licensing pertaining to the hiring of employees by a licensed community care facility

Fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice

All direct staff have proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route:

TDap complete primary vaccination series completed at childhood, 1 TDap dose in adulthood

Utilize a multi-systemic approach to recruit staff including, but not limited to: Advertisements (determine value and efficacy of such advertisements), Presentations to the community

Willing to work weekends in order to attend events and facilitate trainings

Knowledge and experience in areas of recruitment and public relations

Targeted community outreach and recruitment in the HP area for RP homes specific to Unaccompanied Minor Transitional Foster Care

Document as required in office of refugee resettlement paperwork in the Federal portal technology system

Maintain RP certification metrics in paper charts for office of refugee resettlement Parent files

Coordinate the following events for prospective and existing resource parents per the master foster care training schedule:

Minimum 3 recertification/recruitment events per year, of 20 + resource families for the North Hollywood and Huntington offices

Minimum 5 smaller recruitment/retention events per year in HP, of 3-5 people to foster a Word-of-Mouth referral effect

Seek outreach opportunities; plan and schedule community outreach events

In conjunction with the ISFC Program Manager identify and recruit families who may serve ISFC children

Facilitate the transition of minimum 20 prospective foster families annually into the home study phase, which involves managing the virtual file of a prospective family to include:

Initial application, clearances, consent forms and disclosures

Live scan of all applicants, their frequent visitors, adult children, childcare providers

Initial resource home inspections for safety in compliance with community care licensing and agency regulations as assigned

Training certificates that are required in compliance with agency contracts

upload to the state web app

Notify CDSS of disassociations of resource parent, frequent visitors, or adults in the home and complete all necessary paperwork

Develop community awareness of the agency; schedule speaking engagements within the community, and give presentations

Assist as assigned with ongoing training for approval of resource parents and their homes

maintain and update training schedules as assigned

Oversee all resource parent compliance and track resource parents' progress through the training and RFA certification

Conduct all functions in accordance with Agency guidelines, policies, and procedures

Adheres to all legal parameters for ensuring and maintaining clients' confidentiality, including HIPAA, State and Federal laws.

The Village Family Services 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Language: English and Spanish

Work Location: Hybrid remote in North Hollywood, CA 91606

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