Do you have a passion to work with the refugee population and build resources and capacity to increase the ability to accept placements and expand services provided for Refugee Programs?

Welcome to Samaritas Nation!

Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.  

APPLY TODAY!     #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve! 

This position has a pay rate of $43,888 annually

Some of the benefits you may receive are:  

            Full Time/Part Time

• Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee) 
• Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)
• Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133% 
• Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals 
• Earned Sick Time
• Awesome Employee Discounts
• UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options
• Plus, many more benefits 

Builds resources and capacity to increase the ability to accept placements and expand services provided for Refugee Programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Devise, implement and evaluate strategies and recruitment plan to assure adequate foster homes, providers and interpreters.
2. Initiate contact with public entities and interested parties to recruit prospective foster parents, per strategy.
3. Establish and maintain a current contact file with recruitment sources, prospective foster homes data files, and mailing lists.
4. Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with religious/community groups and key individuals to increase awareness of need for foster parents and organization's services.
5. Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of recruitment strategies; compile statistical data related to service delivery outcomes and measurements. Provide reports and data as requested.
6. Develop and circulate promotional materials in coordination with Communications and supervisor.
7. Collaborate with Communications and supervisor to craft press releases promoting foster care awareness and recruitment.
8. Create and present presentations that promote foster care awareness and recruitment to public groups, under supervisor guidance. 
9. Participate in conferences, program planning, and outcomes.

Job Qualifications

Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification

• Bachelor's Degree in Community Organization, Social work or related field.

Experience

• Two years community outreach experience preferred.

Additional Work Requirements

• Unrestricted Michigan driver's license with good driving record. Reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting clients; proof of current automobile insurance.

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