CHILD FOCUSED RECRUITER

Children's Home Society of North Carolin; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Home Society of North Carolina is seeking a Child-Focused Recruiter to help youth in foster care achieve permanency through outreach, resource identification, and collaboration with family, DSS, and care teams.

You will engage youth using trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate communication and partner with community contacts to support the youth’s journey toward guardianship or adoption. This role may involve some travel to support referrals and case planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Social Work or equivalent in human services.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the human services field; adoption or foster care preferred.
• Strong communication and time-management skills; able to collaborate with diverse partners.
• Proficient with MS Office and electronic data systems; able to use virtual meeting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Serve youth in the foster care system, aiming for legal permanency (guardianship or adoption).
• Identify permanent, safe, loving homes by networking with families and community partners.
• Collaborate with DSS staff, case managers, and CHS Permanency team; gather resources.
• Engage youth through trauma-informed approaches and developmentally appropriate communication.
• Coordinate referrals, outreach, and recruitment efforts; maintain program documentation.
• Travel as needed and contribute to aftercare follow-up with clients and families.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Problem solving

Time management

Organization

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s in Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic data systems

Job description

SummaryThe Child-Focused Recruiter is responsible for serving youth who are in the foster care system and at risk for long term foster care and aging out of care without supports. The overall goal of this position is to achieve legal permanency (guardianship or adoption) for youth. Permanency is achieved through communicating with family of origin, other known community connections, youth, and their professional team.Primary Job FunctionsDutiesDemonstrate a commitment to identifying a permanent, safe, and loving home for youth through actively exploring their family and past/current networkConduct various methods of diligent search including interviews with DSS staff and children, case record reviews, and internet-based searches to identify resourcesDemonstrate a working knowledge of the local child welfare system including foster care and adoptionsMaintain collaborative relationships with social workers, case managers, therapists, CHS Permanency staff, and other members of case management teamsContact identified resources to gather information and engage them in planning for the youth’s futureConduct program outreach to share information and solicit referralsDisplay trauma responsive skills when working with clientsUtilize youth friendly language that is developmentally and age appropriate.Establish rapport with referred youth and support them in honoring the past, present and future through activities designed to support youth through their journey towards permanenceProvide recommendations for contacts, relationships, recruitment efforts, etc. related to findingsPartner with DSS staff to obtain referrals and support/advocate for youth case plan goalsAdhere to program fidelity requirements in terms of documentation, case activities, data collection, and reportingConduct aftercare follow-up contact with the client/client family as specified by the program service modelGeneralPerform other duties related to department goals and projects as needed.Coordinate with supervisor on the completion of any other assigned tasksNetwork within CHS to share methods, techniques, etc.to support youth in their journey to permanencyContribute to a positive, engaging work environment.Display sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristicsDemonstrate the CHS Mission, Vision, and Values in the performance of all job duties.Develop a strong knowledge base and stay current on job-related issues and trends.Participate actively in departmental meetings, training, and education, as well as the quality process.Comply with CHS’s code of conduct, policies, procedures, and other obligations.Schedule ExpectationsThis position is a salary exempt job that will require some weekends, and evenings work. Along with working our standard scheduled week. The ability to work flexible hours is required to meet business needs. If working remotely, will be required to be available by telephone and email during specified hours as required. Frequent travel required to conduct business-related activities.Physical Effort and Work EnvironmentReasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities.0%-24%25%-49%50%-74%75%-100%Sitting: Will remain in a seated position.lFingering/Grasping: Will perform repetitive tasks to include keyboarding, handwriting and equipment operation.lStanding/Walking: Will move about from one area of the workplace to another.lClimbing/Stooping/Reaching: Will bend, twist, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch and reach at or above shoulder level.lLifting: Will lift and carry objects up to 25 lbs.lPulling/Pushing: Will transport loads of up to 40 lbs.lWork Environment: Will work in office/care facility/ home environment; with possible exposure to communicable diseases and/or uncontrolled situations.lJob QualificationsEducation, Licenses & Certifications:Bachelor’s in Social Work or other equivalent degree in human servicesExperience:Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the human services field; preferably in adoption or foster careCompetenciesSkills and Proficiency in:Strong working knowledge of human service systems for youth, young adults, and families and an ability to bring together and collaborate with diverse community partnersPresentation skills to include talking with small and large groups about the importance of permanency and the functions of the programThe ability to problem-solve barriers while being sensitive to maintaining professional relationships.Excellent oral and written communication skills with proven effective organizational and time management skillsIntermediate computer skills (Microsoft Applications as well as electronic data systems, time sheets, expense reports, use of virtual platforms for meetings)Ability to:Ability to work independently from a home office and maintain adherence to deadlines.Must be physically able to use standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machinesAvailability for occasional evening and weekend hoursUse of personal vehicle required to transport clients to resources deemed appropriate for servicesMaintain a valid North Carolina driver’s license, adequate auto insurance, and have access to an operating vehicle to attend to CHS business