Wellroot Family Services

The Manager of Recruitment and Licensing– Foster Care is directly responsible for all aspects of the home study and foster parent licensing process and overseeing the recruitment, training, and approval of foster parents.. This includes but is not limited to the supervision of the Licensing Specialist throughout the application process, management of application systems and forms, assignment of home studies, and the SAFE supervision and review of home studies to prudently assess the appropriateness of foster home approvals and making sure the homes are in compliance with Wellroot Family Services’ policies and standards.. To supervise Licensing Specialist, Recruitment Specialist, and contracted Home Study Writers. To provide direction to overcome barriers of applicants and communicate with applicant regarding any concerns to be addressed, alongside the Licensing Specialist and Home Study Writers. To ensure the provision of formal foster parent pre-service training to prospective foster parents

manager of recruitment

Title: Manager of Recruitment and Licensing – Foster Care
Department: Foster Care Programs
Reports to: Director, Foster Care
Location: Statewide
FLSA: Exempt Job Summary: The Manager of Recruitment and Licensing– Foster Care is directly responsible for all aspects of the home study and foster parent licensing process and overseeing the recruitment, training, and approval of foster parents. This includes but is not limited to the supervision of the Licensing Specialist throughout the application process, management of application systems and forms, assignment of home studies, and the SAFE supervision and review of home studies to prudently assess the appropriateness of foster home approvals and making sure the homes are in compliance with Wellroot Family Services’ policies and standards. Additionally, this position oversees the establishing of partners in the church and community to recruit foster families by the agency’s Recruitment Specialist. Responsibilities: To be knowledgeable of Wellroot mission and programs
To be competent in the Wellroot approval process and requirements of foster families in addition to state policy updates for the approval of foster families
To understand and meet compliance standards which govern the approval of foster homes as set forth by RCCL, DHS, and COA regulations
To ensure recruitment and licensing goals are met annually
To manage the tracking and compile the statistics related to foster homes to present the information in written form to be included in the annual report of the agency's services
To oversee the recruitment for foster families, with a planned strategy, for the purpose of expanding the service of foster care Statewide
To approve the readiness of a family to begin the home study process
To supervise Licensing Specialist, Recruitment Specialist, and contracted Home Study Writers
To provide direction regarding recruitment, licensing, and home study activities, coordinate timelines, and approval of processes
To provide direction to overcome barriers of applicants and communicate with applicant regarding any concerns to be addressed, alongside the Licensing Specialist and Home Study Writers
To ensure the provision of formal foster parent pre-service training to prospective foster parents
To oversee relationships with the church community, other community-based organizations, and families to promote and build awareness about the need for foster families
To participate in conferences and other training opportunities when requested by the Director of Foster Care
To maintain an understanding of the foster care/child welfare system
To understand and practice the use of appropriate confidentiality
To be a positive factor in public relations by representing the agency well in contact with visitors and people from the community
To follow all agency personnel procedural, policy, and philosophical manuals
To perform duties according to direction from the Program Director of Foster Care
Requirements: Have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university, preferably in a human service or behavioral science field
Have a minimum of 3 years of experience of working in child welfare, and in a role that includes recruiting, training, or public speaking and presentations
IMPACT Certified, preferred
SAFE Supervisor Certified, preferred
Excellent organizational and writing skills
Must have the ability to work effectively under time constraints and potentially changing priorities
Must have the ability to communicate clearly and directly with Licensing and Recruitment Specialist and Contractors
Self-directed, detail oriented, problem-solver who is effective in creating structure in a challenging environment
Sound decision making skills and judgment
Superior proficiency and experience using Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office applications
Own, drive, and maintain an automobile in good working condition, receiving a reimbursement for agency business mileage
Some travel required
Understand that this job will require evening and weekend hours of employment
Agree to support the agency’s mission statement, organizational values and beliefs, and its quality assurance plan Working Environment: This position is located at Wellroot Headquarters in Tucker, Georgia. The work is conducted in an office setting as well as in the field. The ability to maintain a flexible work schedule which will include evenings and weekends is required. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Usually sits in front of a computer 70% of the time.

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