Wednesdays Child Intensive Recruitment Services Coordinator
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, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, 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.
Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’22-’23 College of Distinction (CoD). Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2023.
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.
Job Summary:
The College of Professional Programs and the School of Social Work at Eastern Washington University invites applications for a part-time position to serve as Wednesday's Child Intensive Recruitment Services Coordinator for the Family Resource and Training Center (FRTC) located in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
Under general direction of the Wednesday's Child Supervisor, this position will serve any referred child in foster care who does not have an identified permanent adoptive resource. The hired candidate will exercise independent judgment and discretion relating to program policies, guidelines, and contracts and in implementing, interpreting, and applying program procedures and policies.
While performing the position's duties, this position will serve as a support to provide sustainability of the Idaho Wednesday's Child Adoption Recruitment Program; will have extensive involvement with staff and the public in carrying out program activities; and will coordinate, schedule, and monitor program activities to determine consistency with program goals.
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. This position is based in Southern Idaho. Regular travel around Southern Idaho is expected. Additional travel may also be required on a limited basis. (Familyrtc.org)
Salary for this benefitted position is $26,874.60 (minimum) up to $32,371.20 (maximum). Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills. This salary is based on 24 hours per week (.60 FTE) and is eligible for EWU's comprehensive benefit package.
In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and their eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/.
See Job Duties section for detailed description of the position's responsibilities.
All materials will be held in the strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Other Skills and Abilities:
Job Duties:
% of Time: 40
Responsibility / Duty: Prepare for conducting child focused recruitment for adoptive families
Essential Function Indicator: Yes
% of Time: 60
Responsibility / Duty: Implement approved recruitment plans
Essential Function Indicator: Yes
Conditions of Employment:
Salary Information: Salary for this position is $26,874.60 (minimum) up to $32,371.20 (maximum). Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills. This salary is based on 24 hours per week and is eligible for EWU’s comprehensive benefit package.
Posting Date: 05/20/2024
Open Until Further Notice: Yes
Closing Date:
Screening to Begin: 07/26/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.
To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/12505
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.
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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.