Foster Parent Home Finder (5315)

Together for Youth•Arlington, NY

3d•$26 - $27•Hybrid

About The Position

Foster Parent Home Finder (5315) is a Full-Time position with a salary range of $25.72 - $26.68 Hourly. This role requires up to 50% travel and offers a flexible shift. The position is ideal for someone who enjoys connecting with people, building relationships, and making a difference in the community. The Foster Parent Home Finder will be responsible for finding and supporting families willing to open their homes to children in foster care. This role involves community outreach, networking, attending events, and guiding families through the certification process. Every connection made has the potential to change a child's life.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED required
Valid driver’s license
Reliable vehicle
Ability to travel up to 50%
Willingness to complete your certification as a NTDC (National Training and Development Curriculum/GPSII) and CPR/First Aid trainer within 6 months.
Ability to coordinate and plan travel for visits and appointments in efficient manner.
Ability to work with economically and culturally diverse population.
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.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred in Child welfare, Foster Care, Human Services, Marketing, Social Work, Communications, Relationship-Building & Networking, Public health, or Sales-Oriented Approach and Community Engagement
Lived experience as a foster parent, kinship caregiver, or respite parent.

Responsibilities

Share our mission across the state by attending community events, networking with local organizations, schools, businesses, and faith-based groups.
Build trust quickly with prospective foster and adoptive families, inspiring them to take the next step.
Develop monthly recruitment plans, with a mix of grassroots outreach, local advertising, and creative campaigns (like our statewide Go Purple for Kids in Care initiative).
Partner with our communications team to use social media and other outreach tools to tell powerful stories and spark interest.
Walk families through the certification process with compassion and clarity.
Conduct home visits and safety assessments, ensuring every home meets state standards while also helping families feel confident and supported.
Facilitate pre-service and ongoing training such as NTDC (our foster parent certification course), CPR/First Aid, and other programs that prepare families for success.
Completes initial certification assessment and annual reassessment of foster families 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
Stay connected with foster parents after certification to build lasting relationships and ensure ongoing engagement.
Keep accurate records and documentation.
Operates multiple software systems in documenting and driving program/agency required outcomes. This includes maintaining all case records and required documentation per agency standards.
Track progress, identify opportunities for growth, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.