Foster Care Recruiter

The Foster Care Recruiter is responsible for recruiting foster care providers including attending recruitment events, coordinating training and certifying foster homes.

 

·     Recruits new foster parents including completing monthly recruitment plan, scheduling advertising, attending recruitment events and interviewing potential foster parents. May act as a consultant in matching intakes.

·     Conducts home inspections to ensure appropriate supervision of youth and/or families including but not limited to discussing age and developmentally appropriate supervision, monitoring level of supervision, addressing and monitoring supervision concern. Ensures physical safety of youth and/or families including conducting safety assessments, providing education and making referrals to community resources when needed.

·     Certifies and re-certifies foster family homes in accordance with New York State regulations including the preparation of home studies; monitors homes to ensure they meet Agency and New York State regulations. Completes emergency certifications for identified kinship resources.

·     Facilitates trainings including but not limited to Pre-Service training, MAPP/GPS II, CPR/FA, Caring For Our Own, and Deciding Together.

·     Facilitates background checks for all foster parent applicants including New York State Child Abuse Central Register Clearances and New York State Department of Criminal Justice criminal record check; maintains FAD database.

·     Completes/maintains all case records and required documentation, prepares monthly reports, reconciles and submits invoices in a timely manner.

 

·     Minimum High School diploma/GED required, Bachelors Degree preferred. 

·     Minimum 1 year work experience preferred.

·     Ability to become certified in MAPP/GPSII, CPR/First Aid, Caring For Our Own, and Deciding Together within 6 months.

·     Must be able to work a flexible schedule with variable hours including day, evening, weekend, holiday and subject to call hours. 

·     Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle. Travel is required. Ability to coordinate and plan travel for visits and appointments in efficient manner. 

·     Ability to work with economically and culturally diverse population.

·     Skills: Strong organizational and prioritization skills including the ability to complete reports and paperwork within strict deadlines and timeframes.