Contact Name: Kristi Lawler

Contact Number: +14787512886

Contact Email: [email protected]

Job Category: Child & Family Services

Develop recruitment and marketing campaign to reach prospective foster and adoptive families and promote HOPE Foster Care and Adoption. Implement recruitment strategies and marketing campaign for HOPE Foster Care and Adoption. Perform and update recruitment plan/campaign based on community demographics and trends. Track recruitment efforts from inquiry to certification via a data management system. Initiate, contact, and respond to local media, churches, and other organizations to promote awareness of the need for foster and adoptive homes by arranging speaking engagements and public outreach. Promote HOPE Foster Care and Adoption by developing and nurturing positive professional relationships with local DFCS offices. For the purpose of recruiting foster and adoptive families, establish and maintain community contacts such as: Churches Schools, Community organizations, Service groups and Other resources as deemed appropriate Utilize a multi-systemic approach to recruit foster and adoptive families including, but not limited to: Robust social media presence, Advertisements, Presentations to the community Assure articles and stories related to foster care and adoption are placed in news media. Prepare recruitment materials for promotion of foster care and adoption within the community, to include regular participation in community events.

Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, education, counseling, human services, or other related field plus two (2) years of experience working with children and families. Must be able to speak English and have proper understanding of the English language. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services; Customer service needs, Meeting quality standards for services, Evaluation of customer satisfaction Must have computer skills. Must have knowledge of Communication and Media techniques and methods including social media and virtual meeting platforms. Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records.