Foster Program Specialists

Recruitment & Retention Specialist (Hybrid) or Placement Specialist

Full-Time | Salaried | Las Vegas, NV

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth and families? Eagle Quest is seeking dedicated professionals to join our Foster Program team. We currently have two full-time salaried opportunities available:

• Foster Program Recruitment & Retention Specialist (Hybrid)


• Foster Program Placement Specialist

If you are looking to join an organization with a supportive team, excellent benefits, and a mission-driven culture, we'd love to hear from you.

About Eagle Quest

At Eagle Quest, our mission is "to provide youth and families opportunities to reach new heights." For more than 20 years, we have served at-risk youth and families throughout Southern Nevada by providing behavioral health services, specialized foster care, and family support programs. We believe in maintaining high standards, supporting professional growth, and creating an environment where employees can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the community.

Position Options

Foster Program Recruitment & Retention Specialist (Hybrid)

In this role, you will recruit, train, and support foster families while helping ensure licensing compliance and quality standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement foster parent recruitment and marketing strategies


• Conduct home evaluations and quality assurance visits


• Facilitate agency, county, and state-required foster parent trainings


• Coordinate licensing, renewals, and background clearance processes


• Serve as liaison with licensing authorities


• Conduct compliance and safety home visits


• Investigate complaints and prepare written reports


• Maintain accurate licensing, personnel, and foster home records
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Services, Behavioral Sciences, or a related field-


• Administrative experience


• Marketing or recruitment experience


• Strong communication and organizational skills

Foster Program Placement Specialist

As the primary contact for new referrals, you will guide prospective clients through the intake process and coordinate placements with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities include:

• Respond to referral inquiries


• Conduct intake interviews and screenings


• Determine eligibility for Eagle Quest Foster Program services


• Coordinate admissions with clinical staff and community partners


• Maintain census and referral documentation


• Educate families and referral sources about program services


• Ensure compliance with agency and payer requirements


• Facilitate smooth client transitions into services

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Services, Behavioral Sciences, or a related field-
  


• Excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills


• Knowledge of behavioral health services preferred


• Experience working with higher-level-of-care youth and family preservation programs preferred

General Requirements

• Reliable transportation and current automobile insurance


• Valid Nevada driver's license


• Ability to pass FBI, Interstate, and DFS background clearances (candidate expense; reimbursable after hire where applicable)


• Eligibility to obtain DFS Direct Care clearance


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard computer applications


• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary


• 401(k) with company match


• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Paid holidays


• Medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance


• Paid training


• Supportive supervision and opportunities for professional growth
  

If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can positively impact children and families while working alongside a collaborative team, we encourage you to apply. Whether your strengths lie in recruiting and supporting foster families or coordinating client placements, Eagle Quest offers an opportunity to build a meaningful career while helping youth and families reach new heights.

Eagle Quest – A Great Place to Work At Eagle Quest, we strive every day to fulfil our mission: help members of our community reach new heights through quality behavioral healthcare and unmatched customer service. We encourage applicants that will strive for Quality and Hold High standards; are highly motivated and possess a positive attitude; and want to develop professionally and grow with a company. We offer Paid Time Off (PTO) including for Part-Time positions; Competitive Hourly Rates; and Paid Training Hours.