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Foster/Adoptive Family Consultant

Human Services Outreach and Community Engagement

Utah Foster Care (UFC) is seeking a part-time (20 hours) Foster-Adoptive Family Consultant to serve in the Salt Lake and Tooele Counties based out of the UFC Murray office.  The successful candidate will recruit potential foster-adoptive families to meet the needs of children in foster care.


Foster-Adoptive Family Consultant Responsibilities:

Implement local and statewide strategies to find qualified foster/adoptive families, including working closely with foster/adoptive parents, DCFS, local businesses and other community partners

Conduct consultations with prospective foster/adoptive families

Data input and management across multiple platforms

Represent Utah Foster Care in the community and develop public awareness for a given geographical area


Essential Knowledge & Skills:

Strong interpersonal, presentation, and verbal communication skills

Comfortable using technology and learning new technological platforms; including familiarity with social media

Exceptional time management and organizational skills: attention to detail is crucial, good problem-solving skills, able to meet deadlines

Collaborative work style with management, peers, and others: able to admit and rectify mistakes as they happen, flexible to change, in keeping with the Leadership & Self-Deception corporate culture

Excellent writing, proofreading, and editing skills


Job Qualifications & Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services related field or equivalent experience.

Experience with non-profit or government child welfare agency, including experience or knowledge of Utah’s foster care system preferred.


https://utahfostercare.org/blog/foster-adoptive-family-consultant-murray-ut-open-part-time-position/ 


PLEASE NOTE: Utah Foster Care only accepts applications online. Due to limited staff and time constraints, UFC only contacts those individuals selected for interview.

Additional Info

Job Type : Part-time

Education Level : Bachelors Degree

Experience Level : Entry Level

Organization Mission : We serve Utah's children by finding, educating, and nurturing families to meet the needs of children in foster care.

DEI/Nondiscrimination Statement : UFC is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. This commitment is embodied in company policy and culture and is an important principle of sound business management.

Job Location : Murray, UT

Work Model : Hybrid

Closing Date : 3/27/2025

Compensation Type : Hourly

Job Status : Nonexempt

Benefits Offered : Paid Time Off, Retirement Plan

Pay Range : $22-24

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