Foster Parent Home Finder
About The Position
The Foster Parent Home Finder recruits and supports families who are interested in opening their homes to children in foster care. The role is community-facing and involves outreach, networking, event participation, and creative recruitment campaigns throughout the state. The Home Finder builds relationships with prospective foster and adoptive families and guides them through the certification process. The position conducts home visits and safety assessments, prepares home studies, completes initial certifications and annual reassessments in accordance with New York State regulations, and completes emergency certifications for identified kinship resources. It also facilitates pre-service and ongoing training, maintains relationships with certified foster parents, and keeps accurate case records and program documentation using multiple software systems. The role tracks progress and contributes to continuous improvement.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Outgoing and approachable, with energy for connecting with people.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to inspire groups and build trust one-on-one.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills, including the ability to complete reports and paperwork within strict deadlines.
- Strong engagement and recruitment skills.
- Ability to manage events, visits, and paperwork reliably.
- Ability to work with economically and culturally diverse populations.
- Flexible availability for days, evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
- Ability to travel up to 50%; travel is required.
- Willingness to complete certification as an NTDC (National Training and Development Curriculum/GPSII) and CPR/First Aid trainer within six months.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred in child welfare, foster care, human services, marketing, social work, communications, public health, or a related area.
- Lived experience as a foster parent, kinship caregiver, or respite parent.
- Creative approach to community engagement and recruitment.
Responsibilities
- Attend community events and network with local organizations, schools, businesses, and faith-based groups to promote the mission and recruit foster and adoptive families.
- Build trust with prospective families and encourage them to take the next step toward fostering or adopting.
- Develop monthly recruitment plans that include grassroots outreach, local advertising, and creative campaigns.
- Partner with the communications team to use social media and other outreach tools to share stories and generate interest.
- Guide families through the certification process.
- Conduct home visits and safety assessments to ensure homes meet state standards.
- Facilitate pre-service and ongoing training, including NTDC, CPR/First Aid, and other programs.
- Complete initial certification assessments and annual reassessments, including preparing home studies, in accordance with New York State regulations.
- Monitor homes for compliance with agency and New York State regulations.
- Complete emergency certifications for identified kinship resources.
- Maintain contact with foster parents after certification to support lasting relationships and continued engagement.
- Maintain accurate case records and required documentation in accordance with agency standards using multiple software systems.
- Track progress, identify opportunities for growth, and contribute to continuous improvement.
- Coordinate and plan travel efficiently for visits and appointments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
