Foster Care Licensing/Recruiter Coordinator - #1413973

Career Opportunity

We are looking for a Foster Care Licensing/Recruiter Coordinator for our Cape Coral location.

This position requires a Child Welfare Certification through the Florida Certification Board.

Working At NYAP

• NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members.
• Excellent training and continuing education and development opportunities offered on topics such as: PCIT, NMT, TF-CBT, BFST, CSAYC, TBRI, FFT and many, many more!
• Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family!
• 22 Days Off Each Year!
• Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year!
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
• Summer Hours (reduced work week)
• Tuition Assistance
• Work Anniversary Trips!
• Peace leave
• Supervision Hours (for staff working on Independent Licensure)
• Flexible Hours
• Mileage Reimbursement
  
  

Position Summary

The Foster Parent Licensing and Recruiter Coordinator works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the families being served by the National Youth Advocate Program by working closely with the youth and family to provide advocacy and support. This position provides the opportunity to grow the NYAP network of foster parents through recruitment, training, licensing and placement activities. The Foster Parent Recruiter/Trainer is a passionate advocate for youth in foster care as well as a skilled communicator of the need for foster families to open their homes to these youth.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in communication and/or human services.
• Child Welfare Certification through the Florida Certification Board required
• Travel throughout Lee County and surrounding area.
• 2 years of experience in the area of youth services, preferably with direct experience in foster care recruitment and training.
• Knowledgeable of foster care rules and the services and experience working with youth in out-of-home care.
• Must have the ability to speak publicly regarding the mission of the National Youth Advocate Program and most specifically the Foster Care program.
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours.
• Must have a good driving record and maintain 100,000/300,000 Bodily Injury Liability car insurance as required.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
  
  

Other Skills

• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Capacity to be flexible and responsive to youth served, foster caregivers, system partners, and internal customers.
• Capacity to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.
• Proficient with Excel and Microsoft Suites .
  
  

If this describes you, please apply today!

NYAP also requires all of our employees, regardless of your title/position, to hold and maintain automobile liability insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000. Please contact our HR department with questions, 614-487-3888 or

The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.

Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

Who We Are

Who We Are:

We have been serving communities and clients since 1978. We continue to expand and develop new and innovative programs for our communities and families. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four different areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.

If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!

We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and we are dedicated, as your employer to provide you with support to do just that. We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth and families.