Foster Parent Recruiter

ABBOTT HOUSE•New York, NY

9d•$53,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The FDU Recruiter is responsible for developing new homes for regular Family Foster Care and Treatment Family Foster Care. Recruiter is responsible for participating in recruitment events and meetings to recruit prospective families for teens, sibling groups and babies in NYC and Westchester area

Requirements

Bachelor of Social work or related field required
2 years of experience working in Child Welfare
MAPP certified
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge of New York State DSS/ACS regulations.
Demonstrated ability to work with community resources and foster/adoptive parents.
Valid driver’s license and car recommended
Able to travel within County and City limits

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills are highly desirable.
Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

Develop a comprehensive recruitment plan with the assistance of the Director
Build and develop partnerships with local schools, businesses, hospitals, faith-based organizations and partner with other organizations to recruit foster parents
Develop a pool of foster parent to host recruitment events in their communities.
Responsible for making outreach to ACS inquiry referrals, online referrals, etc.
Responsible for processing and entering all inquiries in Connections
Track and monitor all inquiries and applicants
Responsible for conducting Orientation and co-leading MAPP training.
Assist with processing the required paperwork for home certification process
Responsible to attend conferences in reference to recruitment for prospective families
Coordinate and work with other departments to create a culture around recruitment, retention and support for foster parents.
Perform all necessary activities assigned to further the agency’s mission