Foster Care Homefinding Recruiter (Hybrid Brooklyn)

LittleFlowerNY; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is seeking a Foster Care Homefinding Specialist to identify and recruit foster and adoptive parents in Brooklyn and throughout New York City. The role includes training support and coordinating Homefinding activities with the Homefinding/Intake/Training Department.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in social work or related field, at least two years in child welfare, and Spanish fluency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in child welfare with at least one year experience in Homefinding/foster care and/or adoption.
• Fluency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement strategies to recruit foster/adoptive parents.
• Perform comprehensive assessments of prospective foster/adoptive families.
• Conduct initial home visits according to ACS, New York State and agency regulations.
• Become familiar with MAPP and LGBTQ training curriculum and be available to facilitate MAPP and LGBTQ trainings.
• Assist with facilitating foster/adoptive parents orientation meetings.
• Utilize public relations, media contacts and community resources to assist in recruitment activities.
• Participates in the screening and investigative process of prospective foster families.
• Assist with the Re-certifying and/or re-approving of foster/adoptive homes.
• Reviews and ensures that submitted applications and forms are thoroughly completed and submitted for processing in a timely manner.
• Makes initial contact with prospective foster/adoptive families within 24 to 48 hours of inquiry.
• Locates and conducts recruitment efforts at community and neighborhood events while generating enthusiasm within the agency and community around foster parent recruitment and retention.
• Following up with applicants within 24 - 48 hours after each orientation meeting.
• Represents the agency at meetings and events hosted by the agency and ACS.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Public speaking

Networking

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is seeking a Foster Care Homefinding Specialist to identify and recruit foster and adoptive parents in Brooklyn and throughout New York City. The role includes training support and coordinating Homefinding activities with the Homefinding/Intake/Training Department.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in social work or related field, at least two years in child welfare, and Spanish fluency.