Recruiter
National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP), Montgomery, WV, United States
Foster Parent Recruiter
Location and Salary
Location: Montgomery, WV
Salary: $46,000 annually
Position Summary
The Foster Parent Recruiter works with our licensing staff to support and educate prospective families to become licensed foster caregivers for the agency and meet targeted goals. You are the public‑facing figure of NYAP in the region, and the pulse of licensing to drive the growth and traffic of new homes into our network and the licensing process. This position will be based out of our Montgomery office and will require regular travel throughout Fayette, Raleigh, and Kanawha counties.
Benefits
Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
22 days off each year
11 paid holidays per year
Student loan repayment assistance
Tuition assistance
Friday Summer hours
Work anniversary trips
Mileage reimbursement
Peace Leave
Paid Parental Leave
Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.
Responsibilities
Conduct 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.
Work 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.
Work 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Business Management, or Behavioral/Social Sciences is 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 specifically the Foster Care program.
Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones 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 driver’s license
Reliable personal transportation
Good driving record
Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability
Equal Opportunity Employer
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
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Location and Salary
Location: Montgomery, WV
Salary: $46,000 annually
Position Summary
The Foster Parent Recruiter works with our licensing staff to support and educate prospective families to become licensed foster caregivers for the agency and meet targeted goals. You are the public‑facing figure of NYAP in the region, and the pulse of licensing to drive the growth and traffic of new homes into our network and the licensing process. This position will be based out of our Montgomery office and will require regular travel throughout Fayette, Raleigh, and Kanawha counties.
Benefits
Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
22 days off each year
11 paid holidays per year
Student loan repayment assistance
Tuition assistance
Friday Summer hours
Work anniversary trips
Mileage reimbursement
Peace Leave
Paid Parental Leave
Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.
Responsibilities
Conduct 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.
Work 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.
Work 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Business Management, or Behavioral/Social Sciences is 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 specifically the Foster Care program.
Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones 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 driver’s license
Reliable personal transportation
Good driving record
Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability
Equal Opportunity Employer
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
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