CPA Community Resource and Engagement Specialist

CPA Community Resource and Engagement Specialist

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Overview

Position details include full-time employment with essential responsibilities to recruit and engage foster / adoptive families, coordinate statewide resources, and collaborate with CPA and other DCCCA programs. Travel and varying work hours (including evenings and weekends) are required. This description reflects the responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations for the role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate statewide foster parent recruitment and retention efforts
• Provide monthly updates to the recruitment plan and monthly activity reports
• Recruit foster and adoptive families through speaking engagements, community events, and partnerships
• Collaborate with CPA staff to conduct recruitment activities and maintain relationships with community partners
• Participate in team and internal meetings, including CPA all-staff and recruitment meetings
• Attend DCF Diligent Recruitment meetings and align target areas for recruitment to support teens with significant behavior / needs
• Aim to recruit one new family per month serving high-need youth (12 families per year)
• Develop resources for recruitment activities
• Link and coordinate foster families and staff with needed community resources, events, and statewide services
• Foster positive staff and foster family relationships to reduce barriers
• Provide individual assistance to staff and foster families to access community resources
• Assess, document, and monitor utilization of resources, events, and services
• Serve as a liaison between staff and resources to promote collaboration
• Communicate and update resources statewide in partnership with the communications team via website, Facebook, and other technologies
• Update and track information in DonorPerfect software
• Coordinate with other DCCCA programs for efficiencies and effectiveness
• Coordinate with CPA to host DCCCA events (e.g., Foster Parent Appreciation, support groups)
• Travel and work hours to include evenings and weekends
• Maintain regular contact with supervisor
• Ensure safety by performing required security and safety procedures
• Assist in orientation to program rules and confidentiality; maintain strict confidentiality
• Regularly drive to DCCCA locations and other state locations as needed

Essential Functions

Education, Experience, and Licensure

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Physical Requirements

The job may require standing, walking, sitting, reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, and working at a computer for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Travel

This position requires travel, which may include driving personal or company-owned vehicles. Some motor vehicle infractions may affect eligibility to drive for company business. The role is safety-sensitive.

Promotion and Growth

Legal and Company Information

DCCCA is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. All aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, termination, compensation, training, and other terms, are governed by federal, state, and local laws. DCCCA maintains a drug-free and smoke-free workplace and safety-sensitive status.

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