LP - Trainer and Foster Care Recruiter
La Frontera Center Inc.
Summary
The Trainer and Foster Care Recruiter will be responsible for ensuring a continuing pool of prospective and well-trained applicants for foster care licensure. The position will be the first point of contact for the Foster Care program and must always exemplify the philosophy and mission of the program.
Job description
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in social work, Family Studies, Psychology, Child Development, or related field.
- Minimum two years of experience in child welfare or human services, specifically monitoring and licensing foster homes.
- Previous experience in writing home studies and assessments of family systems.
- Excel in the area of time management, organization, and meeting deadlines.
- Experience working with kinship families.
- Bilingual Preferred.
- Associate degree in child welfare related studies.
- Certified PS-MAPP Trainer and PS-DT Trainer.
Other Potential Requirements
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) is helpful
- Availability to work evening hours
- Ability to participate in play/recreational activities
- Fingerprint clearance if working with children or in a 24 hour facility.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in social work, Family Studies, Psychology, Child Development, or related field.
- Minimum two years of experience in child welfare or human services, specifically monitoring and licensing foster homes.
- Previous experience in writing home studies and assessments of family systems.
- Excel in the area of time management, organization, and meeting deadlines.
- Experience working with kinship families.
- Bilingual Preferred.
- Associate degree in child welfare related studies.
- Certified PS-MAPP Trainer and PS-DT Trainer.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) is helpful
- Availability to work evening hours
- Ability to participate in play/recreational activities
- Fingerprint clearance if working with children or in a 24 hour facility.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account
- 403(b) Retirement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- Bereavement Leave
Company overview
La Frontera Center Inc. is a prominent behavioral health services provider specializing in comprehensive mental health care and substance abuse treatment. Operating primarily in Arizona, the organization delivers a wide range of clinical services including outpatient counseling, crisis intervention, psychiatric care, and community-based support programs. As a key player in the regional mental health landscape, La Frontera Center focuses on serving diverse populations with evidence-based treatment approaches and culturally competent care. The organization plays a critical role in addressing mental health disparities and providing accessible behavioral health services to underserved communities. With a commitment to recovery-oriented care and integrated treatment models, La Frontera Center contributes significantly to improving mental health outcomes and supporting individuals in their journey toward wellness and stability.