Family Development Specialist

3 weeks ago


Topton, Pennsylvania, United States Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Recruitment and Family Development Specialist II to join our team at Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries. As a key member of our Permanency Services department, you will play a critical role in recruiting, developing, and maintaining a robust network of resource families to meet the needs of children referred to or waiting for foster care or adoptive families.

Key Responsibilities
  • Recruit, develop, and maintain a diverse network of resource families to meet the needs of children in foster care or waiting for adoption.
  • Deliver engaging presentations and training sessions to inspire and motivate audience members to action, including at events, information sessions, and resource family training.
  • Maintain and engage a pipeline of new and existing contacts, while cultivating relationships with community organizations to reach new targets and partner in recruitment efforts.
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with community organizations to reach new targets and partner in recruitment of 30 new qualified/licensed homes each year.
  • Complete approval of kinship and resource families consistent with SWAN benchmarks and DHS regulations.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in human services or related field normally required; Master's Degree preferred.
  • Minimum of three (3) years' related experience normally required.
  • Ability to sit, stand, lift, bend, reach, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 lbs.; visual and auditory skills.
What We Offer

Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for Full-Time and Part-Time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage, tuition assistance, generous paid time off, 401(k) plan with employer match, and more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion in the workplace.



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