Foster Care Recruitment Coordinator

**Hi. We're Trellis.**

Trellis Society is committed to active Reconciliation in alignment with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) 94 calls to action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). Reconciliation is a highly valued and integrated part of our culture and work. Trellis' Reconciliation journey is intentional with meaningful engagement from all team members both collectively and as individuals.

Trellis Society is focused on futures to provide a continuum of services to people from all backgrounds, including those with complex needs. Trellis meets people where they are in their journeys, whether they're growing up strong, aspiring to achieve life goals or turning over a new leaf. With our support, people from all walks of life are empowered to reach their potential and move beyond systemic barriers and cultivate great outcomes.

Our programs focus on improving access to resources, developing family and community supports and building people's capacity to deal with life's challenges. At Trellis we work with children, youth, adults, families and communities to unearth their potential and support their growth.

**Our Values**:
We define who we are through living our values to achieve our vision to support everyone reach their full potential.
- **Courage**: we willingly embrace growth, and don't see it as optional
- **Empathy**: we relentlessly care about the growth of others and won't let anyone go unsupported
- **Learning**: we choose to grow through uncertainty, even when the status quo feels easier
- **Impact**: we go beyond what seems doable and prove that growth is possible.

The resounding impact we have on individuals and communities is thanks to our network of passionate, open minded and dedicated staff who are committed to the work they do everyday. We are looking for people who are eager to make an impact, while continuing to grow their expertise.

**We're Trellis - always growing and we're looking for passionate people who want to grow with Trellis**

**The Team**:Foster Care

**The Role**:Foster Care Recruitment Coordinator - 1-Year Contract

The Foster Care Team at Trellis is seeking a passionate and creative community development professional to support foster family recruitment and program advertising.

Are you looking for a fun, challenging and meaningful opportunity to flex your people and engagement muscles? Then this Foster Care Recruitment Coordinator role is for you There is also a possibility of extension.

**Tasks & Responsibilities**:
As part of a fast-moving, collaborative team, you will bring curiosity and creativity to the table, where you will be encouraged to grow the Trellis brand and welcome people into the Trellis community to learn more about getting involved and creating spaces for children and youth in need of a supportive and loving temporary foster home. The focus of this role will be the recruitment of foster families through the avenues of digital and traditional marketing, as well as engagement with community members and corporate partners.

You are passionate about making connections and eager to work a room of new people. You are ready to help people and communities learn about Trellis through authentic relationship building. You find joy in helping people feel welcome in both physical and virtual environments, advertising to new demographics and getting creative with new marketing and recruitment strategies**.**
- Attract new people and families to learn about Trellis and welcome them into becoming a Foster Family
- Establish and implement a recruitment strategy to ensure Trellis is hosting and supporting events in the community that align with the agency's mission and vision
- Engaging with prospective applicants as their initial point of contact, responding to public enquiries about foster care and answering any preliminary questions that applicants may have
- Complete SAFE Home Assessments as required
- Support Foster Families through the initial onboarding process
- Collaborate with the Engagement and Foster Care teams to develop marketing strategies and materials to support the recruitment of Foster Families
- Host information sessions and attend various community events and engage community stakeholders to support the recruitment process
- Represent Trellis at community events focused on Foster Care or general promotions
- Collaborate with the Engagement team to build the Trellis brand across the sector and within different stakeholder groups across the city

**What You'll Bring to The Role**:

- A degree or other post-secondary education and experience in community development, marketing, communications, public relations, or business. Proof of relevant skills and experience, combined with a willingness to learn and grow is essential
- Knowledge of the social services and/or non-profit sector is an asset
- Knowledge of marketing and advertising in both digital and traditional advertising is considered an