Senior Mentor Recruiter

Founded in 1980, The MENTOR Network is a national network of local health and human services providers in 35 states offering an array of quality, community-based services to adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain and spinal cord injuries and other catastrophic injuries and illnesses, and to youth with emotional, behavioral and medically complex challenges, as well as their families; and to elders in need of support.

We seek a passionate, proven recruiter who can successfully identify families in the Region 1 area to become adult foster care providers, who we call “Mentors.” Bring your creative ideas and your passion for success; we’ll train you on the rest. We’re the leader across California in matching adults with developmental disabilities with amazing families who want to make a difference. Do you have experience working in sales or recruitment and you’re seeking more meaning in your work life? Leverage your skills to make an impact in people’s lives. Help build and enhance an active network of family homes through the strategic recruitment of qualified Mentors and guide them through the certification process. Join our dedicated, dynamic and fast growing team today!

* Supports the administration of host home recruitment activities for the state. Assist to ensure thatindividual recruiter quotas are met regarding approval of new Mentor homes or other businessesas appropriate. * Develops and oversees implementation of the annual Recruitment Marketing Plan to includeplans for conducting focus groups, attendance at exhibits/conferences, advertising, direct mail,speaking engagements, community outreach, updates to website, etc. * In conjunction with the State Quality Assurance Department, ensures that the host home familiesmeet or exceed basic competencies as required regulation, contracts and program design as wellas MENTOR operating policies. * Conducts routine oversight of both pre-service and ongoing in-service skill development andreviews existing skill development and instruction for Mentors. Maintains accurate records ofMentor skill development and generates reminder letters to Mentors of program requirements ona quarterly basis. * Conducts routine oversight of training and education development and reviews existing trainingfor Recruiters. Assures that all regions facilitate support groups for Mentors, and attends 1-2support groups in designated region annually. * Collects and analyzes data on host home family demographics and other relevant domains inorder to identify needed areas of action in program development and recruitment efforts. * Administrator of Mentor recruitment database. Create and maintains reports from the databaseas necessary. Monitors website activity. * Functions as a Task Force participant, initiative distributor and/or liaison between the Recruiters,State office and corporate office. * Directs and coordinates the preparation of reports, including, but not limited to the annualcertification for Mentor homes. * Maintains a current and accurate agency competitor list. Makes recommendations to theExecutive Director, State Management Team and others as appropriate to remain competitivewithin the state human services system. Facilitates quarterly statewide review meetings. * Works collaboratively with the Executive Director, Regional Director, Area Director and/orProgram Directors to ensure that individual program census is maintained in accordance with theannual budget projections. Participates in the annual budget planning process with the statemanagement team to ensure that recruitment efforts are in line with annual departmental censusprojections. * Provides technical assistance, including monthly calls and on-boarding support for recruiters. * Conducts routine reviews of the annual marketing plan for recruitment and makes adjustments asneeded for further business development. Assists with assessments of growth opportunities innew geographic areas through targeted marketing/recruitment efforts to assess potential mentorpool resources/interest. * May participate and/or collaborate with direct advertising and public relations activities includingpress releases, trade shows, and program collaterals. Collects and analyzes data on recruitingefforts geographically and tracks effectiveness of various types of advertising to identify neededareas of action in recruitment efforts. * Performs other related duties and activities as required.If you have direct recruitment, marketing or sales experience and this sounds like the type of impact you want to make… we want to hear from you!

* Bachelor's degree in human services, marketing or business and five years related experience. * An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements. **Professional Skills:** * Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. * Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. * Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. * Knowledge and experience with marketing plans * Other Requirements: * Valid driver's license in good standing. * Car registration and vehicle insurance. * Must be able to pass health screening, TB test, and criminal background check. * Dedication to providing excellent service to clients * Ability to review and analyze third party reports including engineering, environmental and appraisal reports * Highly organized, diligent and detail oriented * Strong project management skills * Exemplary interpersonal skills to establish and manage relationships with borrowers, mortgage bankers and team members * Excellent written and verbal communication skill