Bethany Christian Services
Family Recruiter – Transitional Foster Care Program
At Bethany Christian Services, we believe families provide the strongest foundation for care and connection. For over 80 years, we have focused on strengthening and empowering families, advocating for family-centered solutions to keep children safe. Our mission is to demonstrate the love and compassion of Jesus in our services for children, youth, and families. A dedicated team of nearly 2,000 professionals serves communities across the country.
Location and Compensation Location:
Paw Paw, MI Hours:
Full‑time (40 hrs/week) Salary Range:
$22 – $23 per hour
About the Transitional Foster Care (TFC) Program The TFC program provides short‑term, family‑based care for unaccompanied children who arrive in the U.S. without a parent or guardian. Caseworkers actively search for relatives in the U.S. or, when safe, facilitate reunification with parents in the child’s home country. The goal of TFC is family reunification. We recruit foster families from local communities, with a focus on Latinx households to support culturally and linguistically appropriate placements.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Recruit potential families, churches, and community supports to provide foster care services for Bethany.
Develop, plan, and implement recruitment activities, events, or presentations.
Coordinate publicity for recruitment initiatives by developing brochures or sharing existing materials.
Request needed advertisements or publications in collaboration with Bethany’s marketing team, and ensure promotion of recruitment events, including local media efforts.
Establish and maintain visible working relationships with church pastors and leaders.
Promote and coordinate community relations.
Coordinate collaborative efforts with referral sources.
Support the planning, coordination, and facilitation of orientation and training for interested families.
Attend training as needed and apply newly gained knowledge on the job.
Assist with the maintenance of written communications for resource families to include but not limited to the handbook, recruitment materials, and program forms.
Actively participate in local coalition meetings, events, and other efforts.
Participate in team meetings and/or individual supervision to review recruitment progressions and ongoing recruitment plan efforts.
Evaluate and raise issues of recruitment, retention, and advocacy of resource families.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or equivalent field of study from an accredited college.
Prior experience in recruitment and assessment services in a child welfare agency.
Knowledge of state, community and agency resources.
Demonstrated public speaking and training skills with strong interpersonal skills.
Must possess the ability to engage, develop, and maintain positive community relationships with a diverse group of individuals.
Must possess excellent interviewing, observation, diagnostic, and family assessment skills.
Must be highly motivated and able to take initiative.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Work well under pressure and adaptable to change.
Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
Must be 21 years old with a valid driver’s license with at least 3 years driving experience to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany. Must also pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage.
Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries.
Documentation of immunity to vaccine preventable diseases or the willingness to receive vaccination, or seek an exemption.
Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.
EEO Statement Except as required by law, Bethany Christian Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for hiring without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.
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Location and Compensation Location:
Paw Paw, MI Hours:
Full‑time (40 hrs/week) Salary Range:
$22 – $23 per hour
About the Transitional Foster Care (TFC) Program The TFC program provides short‑term, family‑based care for unaccompanied children who arrive in the U.S. without a parent or guardian. Caseworkers actively search for relatives in the U.S. or, when safe, facilitate reunification with parents in the child’s home country. The goal of TFC is family reunification. We recruit foster families from local communities, with a focus on Latinx households to support culturally and linguistically appropriate placements.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Recruit potential families, churches, and community supports to provide foster care services for Bethany.
Develop, plan, and implement recruitment activities, events, or presentations.
Coordinate publicity for recruitment initiatives by developing brochures or sharing existing materials.
Request needed advertisements or publications in collaboration with Bethany’s marketing team, and ensure promotion of recruitment events, including local media efforts.
Establish and maintain visible working relationships with church pastors and leaders.
Promote and coordinate community relations.
Coordinate collaborative efforts with referral sources.
Support the planning, coordination, and facilitation of orientation and training for interested families.
Attend training as needed and apply newly gained knowledge on the job.
Assist with the maintenance of written communications for resource families to include but not limited to the handbook, recruitment materials, and program forms.
Actively participate in local coalition meetings, events, and other efforts.
Participate in team meetings and/or individual supervision to review recruitment progressions and ongoing recruitment plan efforts.
Evaluate and raise issues of recruitment, retention, and advocacy of resource families.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or equivalent field of study from an accredited college.
Prior experience in recruitment and assessment services in a child welfare agency.
Knowledge of state, community and agency resources.
Demonstrated public speaking and training skills with strong interpersonal skills.
Must possess the ability to engage, develop, and maintain positive community relationships with a diverse group of individuals.
Must possess excellent interviewing, observation, diagnostic, and family assessment skills.
Must be highly motivated and able to take initiative.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Work well under pressure and adaptable to change.
Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
Must be 21 years old with a valid driver’s license with at least 3 years driving experience to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany. Must also pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage.
Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries.
Documentation of immunity to vaccine preventable diseases or the willingness to receive vaccination, or seek an exemption.
Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.
EEO Statement Except as required by law, Bethany Christian Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for hiring without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.
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