Koinonia Family Services is hiring: Foster/Adoption Parent Recruiter (Part-time)

Koinonia Family Services is seeking a highly motivated, organized individual with great people and administrative skills to serve as a part-time Foster/Adoption Parent Recruiter in our San Bernardino office. The Parent Recruiter promotes the need for resource (foster) parents in the community, and then works with those families to get them approved to place foster children in their homes.

The Foster/Adoption Parent Recruiter opportunity includes:

• A job with a purpose-help find homes for children in need
• Hourly pay rate: $20.10 to $23.27 per hour
• Benefits include paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and participation in our 401k plan
• 20-25 hours per week, Monday through Friday
• Work with a great team of people who care about each other and care about our mission to help youth and families

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

• Lived experience as a foster/adoption parent (strongly preferred)
• A strong work ethic; and a high degree of initiative
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong customer-service orientation and enjoys helping others
• Good computer and organization skills
• Reliable/dependable, with reliable transportation
• The ability to work well under minimal supervision
• Easily receives and acts upon feedback; and gets along well with others/supervisor.
• A schedule that is a good match to connecting with prospective parents in the late afternoons and early evenings

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote the need for resource parents in the community
• Facilitate families that apply to become resource parents through a meticulous screening and approval process
• Conduct interviews, background checks, home inspections and online orientation trainings
• Document contacts/services to families in the agency's online proprietary database
• Visit prospective resource homes to ensure they comply with requirements
• Keeps families motivated and encouraged as they work through the approval process

Join Our Team: Experience a Fulfilling Work Environment at Koinonia Family Services!

At Koinonia, we pride ourselves on creating an exceptional organizational culture that focuses on the quality of relationships and values diversity. In fact, in a recent employee satisfaction survey, an overwhelming 95% of employees reported working well with their coworkers, and an impressive 96% said they are satisfied with their supervisor. We strongly believe in treating our employees with dignity and respect, and 94% of our staff agree they are treated accordingly. As a trauma-informed agency, we prioritize a person-centered treatment philosophy in all aspects of our work. Koinonia is more than just a great place to work; it offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact. Join our dedicated team and contribute to the well-being of children and families in need. Together, we can bring hope and healing to those who need it most.

Important Note:

Qualified candidates must complete a criminal background clearance through the California Department of Justice and FBI to ensure eligibility for employment, as well as a pre-employment physical and TB test. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and eligibility for auto insurance are also required. Koinonia Family Services is an equal-opportunity employer.