Together for Youth · 4 months ago
Foster Care Recruiter (Home Finder) (3077)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry Level
1+ years expTogether for Youth is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment for youth and families. The Foster Care Recruiter is responsible for recruiting and certifying foster care providers, conducting home inspections, and facilitating training for foster parents.
CharityChild CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Minimum High School diploma/GED required, Associates or Bachelors Degree preferred
Minimum 1 year work experience working with youth
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, and holidays
Valid Driver's License, with acceptable driving history to the Agency. Must own a reliable vehicle. 50% 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. Strong engagement, recruitment and time management skills
Preferred
Associates or Bachelors Degree preferred
Company
Together for Youth
For nearly 140 years, Together for Youth (formerly Berkshire Farm Center) has remained committed to a mission of empowering youth and families so they can live safely, independently, and productively within their communities.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brian Parchesky, LMSW
President & CEO
Tim Giacchetta
PRESIDENT AND CEO
Recent News
2025-05-28
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