Foster Parent Recruitment & Home Finding Supervisor

ABBOTT HOUSE•New York, NY

5d•$69,000 - $72,000

About The Position

The Foster Parent Recruitment & Home Finding Supervisor manages the Home Finding and Recruitment staff and oversees foster parent recruitment, assessment, training, certification, and retention. The role includes developing an ongoing recruitment plan; scheduling and conducting MAAP and other mandated foster parent trainings; reviewing and approving home studies; and ensuring foster parent records in NYS CONNECTIONS and hard-copy files are current and accurate. The supervisor is responsible for initial vetting of prospective foster parents, addressing their concerns, assisting the Program Director, and maintaining comprehensive knowledge of applicable New York State, OCFS, ORR, DSS, and ACS foster care regulations. The position oversees home visits and safety inspections across Westchester County and New York City boroughs, conducts random unannounced visits, monitors compliance requirements, and arranges annual re-certification visits. It also involves completing movement forms, entering data into ASARA, coordinating recruitment and retention events, responding to hotline inquiries, and completing required training. The position is based at the Grand Concourse location in the Bronx. It is a 35-hour workweek with a flexible schedule and a one-hour lunch between noon and 2:00 p.m. Evening and weekend work is required for foster parent certification training and emergency placements; the role also requires an on-call cell phone. The work is frequently in an office environment with moderate noise that may occasionally increase. The job requires regular standing, walking, computer and office-equipment use, and communication in fluent English. A valid driver’s license and clean driving record are required.

Requirements

Experience working in child welfare.
Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in English, using correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Ability to use a computer and learn software programs.
Ability to operate a fax machine, copier, scanner, and other office equipment.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, handling objects, reaching, and occasional stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
Ability to frequently lift and push or pull up to 25 pounds, occasionally 25–50 pounds, and rarely more than 50 pounds.
Availability for required evening and weekend foster parent certification training and emergency placements, including on-call availability.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and supervise Home Finding and Recruitment staff.
Create and maintain an ongoing foster parent recruitment plan.
Schedule and conduct Foster Parent MAAP training and other mandated trainings.
Review and approve home studies prepared by staff.
Ensure foster parent records in CONNECTIONS and hard-copy files are current and accurate.
Complete movement forms for intakes, discharges, and other movements, and enter data into ASARA.
Conduct initial vetting of prospective foster parents, address foster parent concerns, and assist the Program Director.
Ensure foster parent certification practices comply with applicable regulations.
Supervise and schedule staff home visits across Westchester County and New York City boroughs.
Ensure staff conduct fire and health safety inspections and write comprehensive home study reports.
Conduct random unannounced home visits each month to check home study accuracy.
Track and monitor compliance duties, including fingerprinting, State Central Registry clearances, safety assessments, reauthorization, and medical report submissions.
Coordinate foster parent recruitment and retention events.
Respond to inquiries and concerns received through the Home Finding Hotline.
Maintain active foster parent certifications and schedule annual recertification home visits.
Maintain personal and home information in CONNECTIONS computer systems.
Hold weekly individual supervisory meetings and team meetings as needed.
Complete mandatory ORR and Abbott House training on time and perform other related duties as required.