Lutheran Services in Iowa Hiring for Recruitment and Retention Specialist at Denison, Iowa Full Time

LSI is seeking a full or part time Recruitment and Retention Specialist to serve the Council Bluffs or Denison area. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

DUTIES

The Specialist is responsible for the recruitment of families to care for the kinds of children coming into care. This entails generating the interest of families who will meet service area priority needs and supporting them through orientation.

The position requires the individual to become very familiar with family-to-family recruitment strategies and all licensing rules and adoption rules through the Department of Human Services and the Iowa Code.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma and a minimum of two years experience within the child welfare field. Bachelor’s degree a plus.

The position requires an individual who is well organized and has the ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.

The position requires an individual who enjoys positively promoting foster care and adoption, working with staff and leaders, and helping to recruit and license foster and adoptive families. The individual must be able to collaborate with others, have good time management skills, and have a desire to form strong and positive relationships with leaders, staff, stakeholders, and customers.

This position requires a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, a good driving record and the ability to pass an extensive background check including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child abuse registries, Sex Offender registry and a criminal history check.

LSI offers a competitive salary and benefit package including paid time off, health, dental, life, and vision insurance, and 401(k). Benefits for part-time are pro-rated.

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