Job description

Our team in the Community Based Programs at Spaulding Academy & Family Services has an opening for a Recruitment & Licensing Specialist. The objective of this position is to recruit, train, license and retain compassionate and caring adults to provide safe and nurturing foster homes to children in need.

Requirements for this position are:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (or related clinical discipline) plus a minimum of two years’ experience working with children and/or families and demonstrated ability to serve and care for people in need.
• Experience in the licensing and certification for both the adult and children population is required.
• Trained, or available to be trained, in the SAFE Homestudy process.
• Effective communication skills, including interpersonal communication and group presentation.
• Have excellent and creative writing ability with emphasis on creation of persuasive copy.
• Have outstanding organization skills, assertiveness and openness to new ideas and a desire to grow and develop professionally.
• Good listening and group facilitation skills and flexibility in thinking and scheduling are also necessary
• Must have a driver’s license and good driving record, as well as no history of criminal conduct or reports of child abuse or neglect.

The responsibilities for this role will include:

• Recruit qualified foster parents on a continuous basis to meet the growing and changing client needs.
• Support and maintain weekly contact with each foster family and document contact in appropriate forums
• Complete all steps necessary in licensing foster homes in accordance with the State of New Hampshire Foster Family Licensing Rules (He-C6446) utilizing the SAFE Homestudy process.
• Ensure that foster parents participate in appropriate on-going trainings and complete all necessary paperwork for re-licensure.
• Create training tracks and assist foster families to meet all training requirements.
• Maintain foster family training records and administrative and clinical documentation as required by He-C 6335 Certification for Payment for Foster Care Programs.
• Communicate frequently with community groups, NH DHHS offices and state agencies about on-campus and community-based services and needs.
• Assist in raising community and public awareness on issues related to child welfare by promoting, organizing and/or helping to coordinate meetings, seminars, and/or special events.
• Actively participate and coordinate with Team members to make appropriate and successful matches of children and families within the program.
• Facilitate or find monthly support groups/activities for foster families.
• Participate in the Spaulding’s Resource On-call rotation.

Applicants must have:

• Strong leadership, self-initiation and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good oral and written language skills as well as good computer skills with proficiency in Word and Excel.

This position will report to the Director of Community Based Programs and is primarily for Monday – Friday but may vary depending on the needs of the children and their families that are being served.

Staff wellness is supported through a very generous benefits package, including floating holidays and paid time off, a free coffee bar and free meals daily in our dining hall, an on-site fitness center open 24/7, a focus on an inclusive, supportive, and positive environment, and beautiful walking trails to enjoy on our spectacular campus.

To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter and three references to jobs@spauldingservices. org. We invite you to visit our website at www.spauldingservices.orgto learn more about how we support exceptional children and families toward a successful future.

We are fully committed to maintaining a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Have you been referred to us by a current Spaulding employee? If so, who?
• Do you currently live in New Hampshire? If no, when do you anticipate moving to NH?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Child welfare: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Northfield, NH 03276

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