Foster Parent Recruiting and Engagement Specialist

Youth Villages•Morristown, TN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

For over 35 years, Youth Villages has transformed the lives of children and families nationwide through innovative, research-based programs focused on preserving and restoring families. As a national leader in children’s mental and behavioral health, we serve more than 47,000 youth, young people, and their families annually across 29 states and Washington, D.C. Our proven treatment models drive long-term success in child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health systems. At Youth Villages, we do what works — partnering with others to expand our impact and advocate for meaningful, lasting change. We're seeking purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference. With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 staff, Youth Villages is committed to investing in and supporting our employees by offering opportunities to build a fulfilling career through professional growth, personal development, and a mission that matters— helping children and families live successfully. For more information, please visit www.youthvillages.org Program Overview: Youth Villages’ Treatment Foster Care program provides evidence-based, intensive in-home treatment for youth in foster care while supporting foster parents and advocating for the best interests of each youth. The program serves children and adolescents (ages 0 to18) who have experienced trauma, abuse, or neglect, and may have behavioral and mental health needs. Our parent-centered treatment model promotes positive change across home, school, community, and peer environments – all while working diligently to achieve family reunification whenever possible or finding permanency through adoption. Foster families and youth receive comprehensive support through weekly in-person sessions and access to 24/7 on-call support from highly trained, trauma-informed Foster Care Specialists.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (required)
Experience in marketing, recruiting, community outreach, or community development (required)
Experience with public speaking and presenting (required)
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Basic computer knowledge
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule
Applicants must possess a current, valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

Degrees given preference include: marketing, communication, strategic planning, business, or social services
Experience recruiting of foster parents (preferred)
Experience with social service agencies (preferred)
Experience in developing and managing leads in a CRM (plus)

Responsibilities

Increases the overall number of foster parents within their assigned region
Meets or exceeds foster home inquiry and certification goals in their assigned region
Builds positive relationships with strategic partners in the community
Pursues foster parent inquiries through informational meetings, community events, open houses, conferences, and other outreach activities as needed
Establishes relationships with key community providers and maintains those relationships through continued communication
Travels across assigned region for recruiting efforts, trainings, and events
Develops and executes foster parent recruiting plans and strategies
Finds networking opportunities and builds partnerships for the Foster Care program
Speaks professionally in front of crowds presenting information on becoming a foster parent
Maintains regular communication with potential foster parents who have expressed interest in becoming a foster parent through a variety of communication channels such as phone, email, text, and in-person meetings
Participates in community organizations which support the promotion of foster parenting
Maintains data on foster parent inquiries, trends, demographics, and other data points as needed to improve recruitment strategies
Performs other duties as assigned