Hiring an Outreach Specialist in the Bronx!

email: vidibern@actalentservices. com

We are seeking a dedicated Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for recruiting foster care applicants, approving kinship, and completing study assessments for certification and recertification processes. Additionally, they will assist with maintaining documentation, co-leading trainings, and preparing timely home studies. The position offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience with a reputable non-profit organization and the potential for a permanent role.

ResponsibilitiesRecruit foster care applicants by attending recruitment events throughout the inner city.Approve kinship according to ACS/OCFS established deadlines.Complete study assessments for the certification and recertification process.Gather and maintain documentation and track foster parent training, fingerprints, and medical clearances.Assist with co-leading trainings.Write and maintain timely documentation in Connections record.Prepare timely home studies of applicants for recertification.Interview foster care applicants, household members, back-up babysitters, references, and others as needed during the assessment process.Assist in providing orientation to new foster parent applicants.Perform other duties as assigned by the SVP of EFFC.Essential SkillsAbility to plan and execute recruitment strategies, including attending events and engaging with potential foster care applicants.Proficiency in conducting thorough study assessments for certification and recertification, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.Strong skills in maintaining accurate and timely documentation, including tracking foster parent training, medical clearances, and other required records.Knowledge of ACS and OCFS regulations.Additional Skills & Qualifications2+ years of foster care experience.Work Environment

The role operates in a business professional environment with a schedule of Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM, including a 1-hour lunch break (35-hour work week).

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.04 - $27.88/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Blauvelt,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 1, 2025.

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\n \n About Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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