FPS&R Supervisor

FORESTDALE INC.•Town of Perinton, NY

4d•$66,000 - $77,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Foster Parent Support & Recruitment Supervisor is responsible for leading efforts to recruit, train, and support foster and adoptive parents. This role requires creativity, leadership, and dedication to strengthening families and communities.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work from an accredited college or university
Minimum of three years of post-graduate experience in the field of child welfare, with one year of experience in foster care and adoption
Organizational, verbal and written communication skills
Skill in identifying and building a network of multi-level community relationships
Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends
Ability to travel in and around the metropolitan New York City region

Responsibilities

Develop and implement innovative recruitment strategies to attract, engage, and retain qualified foster and adoptive parent applicants.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations, faith-based institutions, schools, healthcare providers, media outlets, and other stakeholders to enhance recruitment efforts and increase public awareness.
Oversee the screening, assessment, and investigation of prospective foster and adoptive families to ensure compliance with agency, local, and state regulations.
Supervise the completion of comprehensive home studies, ensuring timely, accurate documentation and adherence to regulatory requirements.
Manage the certification, opening, recertification, and reapproval processes for foster and adoptive homes, ensuring all licensing standards are met.
Oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of pre-service and ongoing training for foster and adoptive parents while ensuring accurate tracking and compliance with required training hours.
Ensure accurate, timely, and confidential case documentation and record management within CONNECTIONS, FACS, ASARA and other agency databases.
Provide regular supervision, coaching, performance feedback, and professional development to Certification Coaches, Recruitment Specialist and Recruiter.
Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to improve placement stability, increase foster home capacity, and promote positive outcomes for children and families.
Monitor departmental performance, ensure compliance with agency policies and OCFS/ACS regulations, and implement quality improvement initiatives to strengthen recruitment, certification, and retention efforts.