Bilingual Foster Parent Recruiter (55384)

Graham Windham; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,342 - 61,529; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans (pension and 403B)

Career coaching via Bravely

Job summary

Graham Windham is seeking a Foster Parent Recruiter in Brooklyn, NY to recruit, screen, and train foster families for the Enhanced Family Foster Care program. This hybrid role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work with diverse populations.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree and be bilingual in Spanish and English. The position offers a competitive salary of $30.73/hour and a range of benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Experience in community organizing, home finding, foster care, or residential casework preferred.
• Ability to travel within the NYC Metropolitan area.
• Flexible to work evenings and occasional weekends as needed.
• Valid NYS driver’s license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, screen, train, and retain foster families.
• Conduct vigorous recruitment efforts for foster parents.
• Maintain and update foster parent soft files and pipeline tracking spreadsheets.
• Facilitate monthly precertification and in-service training.
• Travel within the NYC area to visit prospective and active foster homes.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish and English

Excellent verbal and written communication

Time-management

Organizational skills

Ability to work with diverse populations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field

Tools

MS Office

NYS Connections

Job description

Position Title

Foster Parent Recruiter

Location

195 Montague Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Schedule

35 hours per week, Hybrid (Full Time, Non‑Exempt)

Principal Objective / Role Overview

Recruit, screen, train, and retain foster families to ensure adequate resources for children in the Enhanced Family Foster Care program.

Job Responsibilities

• Respond to and process inquiry forms for prospective applicants.
• Conduct vigorous recruitment efforts for foster parents.
• Interview prospective foster parents using SBC practice; review applications; track and update their ability to foster special populations and any associated concerns.
• Secure required documents, conduct SCR and fingerprinting for foster parents and relevant family members (per NYC Children’s Services and OCFS requirements).
• Maintain and update foster parent soft files, pipeline tracking spreadsheets, and CONNECTIONS records; complete related reports and input data promptly.
• Prepare and submit reports, calendars, and other deliverables to agency supervisor, NYC Children’s Services, and/or OCFS.
• Facilitate monthly precertification (Orientation, MAPP) and in‑service training (Recertification) per the curriculum.
• Ensure scheduling, monitoring, and tracking of orientation for foster parents.
• Assist the Intake Department in matching foster parents to children based on service needs and parent skills.
• Participate in weekly supervision sessions to discuss status and progress of foster homes, certifications, and any emerging issues.
• Attend staff meetings, seminars, and training; stay current with internal and external regulations and policies.
• Serve as a conduit between foster parents and agency resources for support and referrals; coordinate assignments with the Homefinder.
• Travel within the NYC area as required to visit prospective and active foster homes.
• Model dependable, responsible, professional, and accountable behavior; promote program norms, teamwork, and mission integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Human Services or related field.
• Experience in community organizing, home finding, foster care, or residential casework preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish and English required; advanced Spanish proficiency qualifies for a salary differential.
• Ability to travel within the NYC Metropolitan area.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, time‑management, and organizational skills.
• Computers literate; proficient with MS Office and NYS Connections.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Flexible to work evenings and occasional weekends as needed.
• Valid NYS driver’s license is a plus.

Salary & Compensation

Base Salary or Hourly Rate: $30.73/hour ($55,936$ per year) – Non‑Exempt, FLSA status. Eligible for Performance Based Merit Award and benefits including health insurance, retirement plans (pension and 403B), career coaching via Bravely, and more.

EEO Statement

The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of Graham is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. Graham hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.

We expect and require cooperation in maintaining a discrimination and harassment‑free atmosphere.