Finding a home for a child in need is extremely rewarding - can you meet the challenge?

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Massachusetts / Rhode Island is looking for a Foster Care Homefinder / Recruiter. This position is responsible for the recruitment, assessment, selection, pre-service training, licensing and re-licensing of therapeutic foster homes.

As a Recruiter you will also assist in clinical components of foster care placement, and provide follow up with therapeutic foster homes.

Available hours for this position are: Monday through Friday 9-5 occasional nights & weekends to meet with foster families.

Keywords: non-profit, children, adolescents, behavioral health, foster care, respite, weekends, summer, Youth Counselor, Direct Care Worker, Direct Care Counselor, Direct Care Professional, Personal Attendant, Direct Service Worker, Group Care Worker, Direct Support Professional, Residential Counselor, Mental Health Associate, Behavioral Health Technician, Foster Care, Foster Care, Recruiter

For consideration, you must have:

• BA or BS in Human Services related field.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish required.
• At least two (2) years of related experience with children and families.
• Virtual Gateway knowledge strongly preferred.
• A valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• You must be able to attend a New Hire Orientation.

The selected candidate will demonstrate:

• Flexibility, patience, high energy, creativity, and a sense of humor;
• An ability to create and maintain a therapeutic treatment environment;
• Compassion, empathy, and an ability to maintain sound boundaries; and
• A passion for working with, and guiding children and adolescents with significant and challenging special needs.