Program Assistant/Placement Worker - Family Resource Training Center

The College of Professional Programs and the Family Resource & Training Center at Eastern Washington University invites applications for a full-time position to serve as a Program Assistant/Placement Worker for the Family Resource and Training Center (IFRTC) located in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Under general supervision, this position will provide specialized placement and clerical support for the Idaho Foster Care System in Idaho; the specialized clerical tasks require knowledge and experience specific to Foster Care placement and foster parenting. Position will provide support to off-site personnel by assisting with daily calls to potential foster placements; provide general program information pertaining to policies, procedures and activities to foster parents, meeting with staff to identify issues and barriers regarding placement of foster children.

Position reports directly to the Supervisor at FRTC and IDHW program supervisor. Position is remote and position is located throughout the State of Idaho; the hired candidate must reside in Idaho.

This position is 12-months per year, 100% full time, grant and contract funded salaried positions with full benefits. Eastern Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Position is open until further notice, screening will begin April 15, 2024.

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, 13 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and their eligible dependents, 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.