Foster Care Advocate

Whites Residental • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Foster Care Advocate is responsible for recruiting foster parents and strengthening community and church partnerships to advance the organization’s mission. Serving as an agency ambassador within an assigned region, the advocate develops and carries out outreach initiatives to increase awareness of foster care needs and mobilize community support. The role works independently while collaborating closely with the Foster Care Manager to meet annual recruitment and engagement goals, and provides ongoing encouragement and relational support to foster families.

This regular, full-time, non-exempt position averages 40 hours per week. Normal hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; evenings and weekends are required as needed for training, recruiting events, or constituent availability. Additional hours or schedule changes may be required based on project cycles and workflow demands.

The role works in an office and in community settings, including churches and public events. Frequent local travel is required. The organization incorporates the Principles of Teaching Family Model into its culture and is committed to treating staff, children, and families with compassion, respect, and dignity, serving each child and family with empathy, cultural sensitivity, and grace.

Requirements

• Must be a Christian with strong convictions and agree with Josiah White’s mission statement, Statement of Faith, and Code of Conduct.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance required.
• Ability to drive and travel independently.
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for prolonged periods; hear and speak clearly; and lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 15–25 pounds.
• Ability to successfully complete CPR/First Aid training, which requires getting on the floor, kneeling, and getting back up.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree and/or experience in marketing, sales, or public relations is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement targeted outreach strategies to increase foster parent inquiries and conversions in the assigned region.
• Build and sustain relationships with churches, businesses, and community organizations to promote foster care awareness and recruit foster parents.
• Represent the organization as a spokesperson by delivering presentations, conducting cold calls, and marketing programs and services at community events.
• Provide ongoing relational support and encouragement to foster families through communication, event engagement, and assistance during challenging situations.
• Maintain accurate records of outreach activities, interactions, and outcomes; report progress, barriers, and recommendations regularly.
• Partner with the Foster Care Manager to create and execute individualized recruitment and engagement plans aligned with annual objectives.
• Collaborate with internal staff to align recruitment efforts with regional priorities and organizational initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED