Job description

Are you passionate about discovering new ways to help empower people and make a difference in their lives?

If you’ve got what it takes to support us in our mission to provide help and create hope through innovative, collaborative, and diverse programs within the community, then we’ve got the right opportunity for you.

About Catholic Charities West Michigan

Catholic Charities West Michigan (CCWM) is a community-based agency providing programs in Western Michigan and offering a variety of services in family preservation, behavioral health, child welfare, and community outreach.

• CCWM is committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all staff are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.
• CCWM encourages persons of diverse backgrounds and faiths to apply for employment.

Some of the perks working as a Licensing and Recruitment Specialist:

• Hybrid remote working after initial training

• Supportive and Team Orientated Work Climate

• Professional Development

• Employee Referral Program

• Total rewards package

• Employee Assistance Program

A typical day in the life as a Licensing and Recruitment Specialist:

• Coordinating and participating in recruitment and retention activities.
• Orienting prospective foster families through individual and group processes.
• Coordinating services with foster care and adoption programs and staff.
• Developing of marketing plans, marketing materials, and coordinating special events.
• Providing inquiry services and information to prospective resource families.
• Collaborating with community partners.
• Assisting with the development of annual recruitment and retention plans.
• Certifying and maintaining foster homes in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Division of Child Welfare, Department of Health and Human Services, and the Council on Accreditation.
• Assesing and training foster parents and relatives.
• Participating in on-call placements, day-in, and emergency services.

• Drviing and transporting

What are we looking for?

• Knowledge of computer systems and relevant software.
• Ability to make appropriate assessments and recommendations.
• Ability to develop and implement marketing plans
• Ability to organize special events
• Ability to work with community organizations and use community resources to meet client needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to relate to diverse populations and cultures while communicating with clients and the public in a courteous and effective manner.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.

This position is responsible for leadership and recruitment of foster and adoptive parents. Assesses marketing strategies for foster and adoptive home recruitment and develops plans for retention of resource families. Develops and organizes special events to support the Agency and community.

This position is also responsible for assessing and licensing foster home applicants and maintaining those homes for the placement of foster children. Trains, prepares and supports foster parents. Responsible for coordinating with foster care program staff during the placement of foster children.

Employment Qualifications:

Education:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or a related field is required.

Experience:

• A minimum of one year of child welfare experience working in the field of Human Services is required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• None required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Our Mission

In the spirit of our Catholic tradition, we lead our diverse communities with hope and compassion by offering innovative, collaborative programs. Through our team of highly trained employees, dedicated volunteers and generous community, we deliver the highest quality social services.

Our Vision

Following in the footsteps of Christ, we are the leaders in empowering people to achieve their God given potential by providing help and creating hope.

Our Values

• Compassion
• Collaboration
• Compliance
• Service to All People
• Sanctity of All Life

CCWM is an equal opportunity employer, subject to all federal and state laws as applicable to a religious Agency

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $39,000.00 - $44,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Marketing, Development or Communication or a related field?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Human Services or Related: 1 year (Preferred)
• Marketing, Development or Communications: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License with zero work restrictions (Required)

Work Location: One location

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