Epworth Community Services – Recruitment Officer, Foster Care

Job Scope

• Plan, coordinate and execute outreach events & roadshows to recruit new foster parents
• Manage and conduct assessment of foster parent candidates
• Identify appropriate outreach channels and opportunities for collaboration with partners who can aid the Fostering Agency in its outreach efforts
• Create content and update internal social media platforms
• Engage in recruitment and outreach events for both foster parents and volunteers
• Work collaboratively with the volunteer co-ordinator and other staff in the fostering agency team

Requirements

• Minimum Diploma, with preferably a minimum 2 years of experience in the social service sector
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong writing and presentation skills
• Some experience in project and event management
• Good in administrative skills
• Able to use Adobe Photoshop or other software to design brochures, electronic direct mail etc. will be an advantage
• Should have appropriate attributes, values and aptitude to manage assessment of foster parent candidates
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Sense of urgency in completing scheduled tasks and meeting project deadlines
• Ability to work on weekends and evenings when required.