Outreach & Certification Specialist

3 weeks ago

Portland, United States Boys & Girls Aid Full time

Boys & Girls Aid is committed to recruiting, hiring and retaining a diverse staff with a variety of backgrounds. We will honor your unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. We are an inclusive community dedicated to investing in relationships and authentically valuing others.

Boys & Girls Aid in Portland, OR is looking to hire an Outreach & Certification Specialist. Are you an effective communicator who can recruit and build relationships with potential foster families? If yes, you might just be perfect for this position

This full-time position earns a competitive wage starting at $20.00 - $21.00/hour.

First-year employees receive 11 paid holidays; 80 hours paid flexible time off; 1 personal paid day; 40 hours paid sick time; 90% paid employee health plan; 403(b) Retirement Plan with match; Flexible Spending Account; Life/AD&D; Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and our agency qualifies for Student Loan Forgiveness. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today

ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS AID

Established in 1885, our mission is to ensure every child in foster care grows up in a family. We teach and model healthy environments, invest in relationships, and create opportunities for children. As part of the Boys & Girls Aid team, you'll contribute to social justice for youth in foster care, juvenile justice, or experiencing homelessness. We value our employees, fostering a culture of open communication, transparency, and honesty, alongside competitive pay, benefits, and work-life balance. Join us in building positive and lasting relationships, laying a strong foundation for the youth we serve.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN OUTREACH & CERTIFICATION SPECIALIST

As an Outreach & Certification Specialist, you will have a rewarding job doing the following:

  • Conducts thorough assessments for prospective foster parents, involving home visits, interviews, and evaluations of compatibility with Boys & Girls Aid's foster care programs. Decides on the ability of foster parents to offer a stable, safe, and nurturing home for youth in foster care.
  • Maintains relationships with individuals, families, and community entities to ensure visibility for our foster care programs.
  • Represents Boys & Girls Aid in the community at events and outreach activities.
  • Works with an exceptional team of professionals focused on making an impact for children living in the foster care system.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN OUTREACH & CERTIFICATION SPECIALIST

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus two years of relevant experience
  • Experience with community outreach, training, and formal presentations is a plus, and having prior experience working with at-risk children will be especially beneficial in effectively communicating the importance of fostering to prospective foster parents.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR NON-PROFIT TEAM?

If you want to make a difference in the community by recruiting and certifying foster parents, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you

For additional questions, please contact Recruiter, Mirta Vargas at

Note: This job description is representative of the major position requirements and is not intended to be all-inclusive.

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