Eastern Washington University Hiring for Fostering Idaho: Regional Recruitment and Retention Coordinator – Nampa/Caldwell at Nampa/Caldwell, ID Full Time

Position Title:

Fostering Idaho: Regional Recruitment and Retention Coordinator – Nampa/Caldwell

Posting Number:

2023052EP

Classification Title:

Coord-Rect/Retention-SW

Working Title:

Recruitment and Retention Coordinator

Classification Code:

1526

RCW Exemption Criteria:

14 – Extension/Continuing Education

EWU Position Number:

E99331

CUPA Code:

No Match

FLSA:

Exempt – Administrative

% Full Time:

100%

Salary / Wage Range:

AE – 107

Salary Information:

$51,878 – $72,634
Please note a 4% increase will be added to this position effective July 1, 2023.

Anticipated Start Date:

As Soon As Possible

Term of Appointment:

12 months per year

Location:

Nampa/Caldwell, Idaho

County:

Owyhee, Canyon, Payette, Gem, Washington, & Adams

Project Description:

N/A

Project Duration:

N/A

Background Check:

Yes – Both

Responsible HR User:

Kenlyn Mackey

Responsible HR User Email address:

[email protected]

Job Summary:

The College of Professional Programs, Family Resource and Training Center (FRTC) at Eastern Washington University invites applications for a Recruitment and Retention Coordinator (RC) for the Fostering Idaho Regional Recruitment and Retention for Region 3 based out of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Under direction of the Lead RC and in conjunction with the Recruitment Specialist, serve as a leader to provide coordination and sustainability of the regional recruitment of Resource Families. They will have regional responsibility for the Statewide Recruitment plan, regional recruitment plan and Resource Peer Mentor program and other retention activities and efforts.
This position is responsible for Region 3, and Nampa/Caldwell will be the duty station. Region 3, includes the following Idaho counties: Owyhee, Canyon, Payette, Gem, Washington, & Adams. Collaboration, coordination, data collection, communication and reporting will be major duties of the job. Additionally, this position will supervise non-student hourly employees in Region 3.

This position will require the selected candidate to travel as needed to fulfill the position job duties, up to 20% of work time approximately. Travel will occur throughout the state and will include multi-day/overnight trips. Travel will be required for supervision, training purposes, and multi-day conferences. Monthly travel is required to attend meetings and/or fulfill other work-related functions.

About Us

The FRTC is a partnership between the EWU College of Professional Programs and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) as well as numerous other community service organizations, charities, and Title IV-E program affiliates. The FRTC operates as a training and service center for developing social workers and foster parents throughout the state of Idaho and supporting Social Work interns from EWU. The center is dedicated to improving the lives of at-risk children and families, and our mission is to build healthy families and communities. (Familyrtc.org)
See Job Duties section for detailed description of the position’s responsibilities.

About Eastern Washington University:

Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.

Diversity Statement:

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.

Conditions of Employment:

• This is a 100% administrative exempt position funded under a grant contract. Continuation of the position is contingent on availability of contract funding.
• Position is located in Nampa/Caldwell, Idaho
• This position will required the selected candidate to travel as needed to fulfill the position job duties, up to 20% of work time approximately. Travel will occur throughout the state of Idaho and could include multi-day/overnight trips. Travel will be required for supervision, training purposes, and multi-day conferences. Use of personal vehicle is reimbursed at the approved rate per Idaho State Travel Policy and Procedures in effect on date of travel.
• This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.
• All new employees must comply with EWU immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
• This is a remote position and is governed by EWU Policy 401-10.
  • All remote positions must be responsive to the changing needs of the university and must be reviewed and updated annually.
  • Candidates will work from a home office with equipment. Equipment will include a laptop computer (provided by IDHW), cell phone, and office supplies as needed. Selected candidates will be responsible for the inventory and proper care of all equipment and supplies. Positions will require a high level of autonomy given the remote office location.

Physical Demands :

If you would like to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis form, which describes the physical and mental demands of the position, please contact Kenlyn Mackey at [email protected].

Pre-Placement Physical :

No

Hearing Test :

No

Medical Monitoring Post Hire :

No

Protective Equipment :

University, local, regional and state mandates for public and personal protection should be followed as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (any field)
  • OR an Associate’s Degree in Child Welfare, Social Work, Behavioral Science, Child Development, Education, or related field AND at least 2 years professional experience in a related field
  • OR at least 4 years of professional experience in Child Welfare, Social Work, Foster Care, Adoption or related field.
• Three years of experience in social services.
• Knowledge of foster care system and childhood trauma.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership and/or supervisory skills, at least two years supervisory experience.
• Basic competency in computers including (but not limited) to Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.), Google-suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms), and video streaming (WebEx, Zoom, Teams, etc.).
• Ability to travel as needed, up to 20%.
  • Travel will occur throughout the state and will include multi-day/overnight trips. Travel will be required for supervision, training purposes, and multi-day conferences. Monthly travel is required to attend meetings and/or fulfill other work-related functions.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Organizational leadership and/or program development experience.
• Social worker experience.
• Five or more years of supervisory experience.
• Five or more years of experience in social services.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Flexibility
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail

Work Schedule Type:

Regular

Work Schedule:

M-F with occasional nights and weekends

Posting Date:

06/21/2023

Open Until Further Notice:

No

Closing Date:

06/28/2023

Screening to Begin:

06/29/2023

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your application materials through our online applicant portal located at http://jobs.hr.ewu.edu. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.

Required application materials and information must include:
• Cover letter, which addresses each of the qualifications of the position, required and preferred if applicable. The preferred format is to provide a bulleted list within the body of the cover letter.
• Resume to include work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position.
• List of at least 3 professional references including names, title, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and their connection to you.

Additionally, as an equal opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that may be different from your own. You will be asked to respond to this prompt as part of the online application process. Please describe how you will apply an approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Application Types Accepted:

Application

% of Time:

40

Responsibility / Duty:

Recruitment – 40%

• Work with Recruitment Council on regional recruitment efforts.
• Interact with CFS workers to discuss recruitment needs and activities.
• Cultivate community relationships to promote Resource Family recruitment and support.
• Participate in the implementation of the statewide recruitment plan.
• Support Regional recruitment councils.
• Develop a regional recruitment plan incorporating the statewide plan with the State Child Welfare Agencies.
• Organize and deliver presentations for community organizations and faith communities.
• Attendance at booths for fairs, stores, targeted mailing, etc.
• Provide ideas to and train Recruitment Council regarding recruitment strategies, processes, public speaking, and representing the Child Welfare Agencies foster care program.
• Identify training needs and provide mentoring support to RPM.
• Collect and disseminate data, outcomes and challenges.

Essential Function Indicator:

Yes

% of Time:

40

Responsibility / Duty:

Retention – 40%

• Train and support RPMs in mentoring Resource Families.
• Facilitate mentoring assignments and follow-up with RPMs.
• Interact with CFS worker to discuss Resource Family mentoring needs and activities.
• In collaboration with the State Child Welfare Agencies staff, assist with special activities such as the Resource Family Appreciation Event and the Resource Family Conference.

Essential Function Indicator:

Yes

% of Time:

20

Responsibility / Duty:

Administrative – 20%

• Report to the Director of Family Resource & Training Center issues, concerns and

recommendations for RPM Program and Statewide Recruitment Plan.

• Support RPMs by providing supervision; assigning activities, receiving activity reports and providing reminders for timesheets.
• Administer RPMs employment processes to include hiring, orientations, travel and reimbursement paperwork, activity reports, and timesheets.
• Coordinate staffing needs to ensure staffing is provided for RPM Program and troubleshoot employee performance and delivery of services

Essential Function Indicator:

Yes