Foster Care Recruiter/Trainer

Children's Hope Alliance; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hope Alliance is seeking a Foster Care Recruiter/Trainer to recruit, train, and support foster families across the region from an onsite location in Burlington, NC. You will lead outreach efforts, partner with community stakeholders, and guide families through licensing and training processes to promote stable, long-term placements.

The role involves in-home visits, documentation support, and ongoing match support, with monthly trainings and group sessions to strengthen families and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field as required.
• Certification in a state-mandated foster parent training curriculum, or ability to obtain it.
• Preferred: Teaching-Family Model experience and case management/supervising foster care services.
• Experience recruiting or training foster parents is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead foster parent recruitment in your region.
• Develop partnerships with DSS offices, mental health providers, and community organizations.
• Represent the organization at community events and outreach opportunities.
• Facilitate pre-service training using the Teaching‑Family Model.
• Guide families through licensing requirements with clarity.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Training and coaching

Strong communication

Collaboration

Cultural awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Psychology, Social Work, or related)

Foster parent training certification

Teaching-Family Model experience (preferred)

Case management experience (preferred)

Licensing knowledge (preferred)

Job description

Children’s Hope Alliance is seeking a Foster Care Recruiter/Trainer to help recruit, train, and support foster families across their region from an onsite location in Burlington, NC. This role combines community outreach, relationship building, and hands‑on work that supports licensing, pre‑service training, and ongoing match support to promote stable, long‑term placements.

The Foster Care Recruiter/Trainer will lead recruitment efforts, represent the organization at outreach events, and partner with key community stakeholders. In addition to guiding families through the licensing process, this position facilitates training using the Teaching‑Family Model, supports documentation needs, and conducts in‑home visits to evaluate readiness for fostering.

What You’ll Do

• Lead foster parent recruitment efforts in your region
• Develop partnerships with DSS offices, mental health providers, and community organizations
• Represent Children’s Hope Alliance at community events and outreach opportunities
• Facilitate pre-service training using the Teaching‑Family Model
• Guide families through licensing requirements with confidence and clarity
• Provide ongoing education, including CPR/First Aid, MAR, and model-based training
• Walk families through each step of becoming licensed
• Conduct in‑home visits and assess readiness for fostering
• Ensure compliance with all state and agency licensing regulations
• Collect and review documentation for submission
• Evaluate the needs of youth and match them with appropriate foster homes
• Participate in staffing and clinical discussions with team members
• Help ensure every placement supports long‑term success
• Maintain consistent communication with prospective and licensed families
• Facilitate monthly training sessions and support groups
• Provide guidance and encouragement throughout the fostering journey

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field, plus previous work experience in a related field
• Certification in a state‑mandated foster parent training curriculum, or the ability to gain certification
• Preferred: Experience in the Teaching‑Family Model
• Preferred: Previous experience providing case management/supervising foster care services
• Preferred: Experience recruiting or training foster parents

Skills and Professional Expectations

• Organizational skills with attention to detail and compliance requirements
• Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to train, coach, and motivate others
• Working knowledge of foster care, licensing, and child welfare practices
• Passion for supporting children and strengthening families
• Professionalism, accountability, and teamwork
• Strong communication and collaboration
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development
• Cultural awareness and respect for all individuals and families

Schedule, Location, and Pay

• Location: Burlington, NC (onsite)
• Salary: USD 40,880 - 48,545 per year

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, talk, and hear
• Frequently required to reach with hands or arms, stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required: close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Essential physical functions include reading, typing, writing, speaking, using the telephone, and prolonged sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to operate a vehicle for job duties and keep a valid NC drivers license with insurance
• Work environment involves slight to moderate office‑related noises; no exposure to extreme weather conditions, toxic fumes, or airborne particles
• Occasional travel to different locations in the course of work
• Essential physical functions include public speaking, reading, typing, writing, using the telephone, driving, and therapeutically restraining children and adolescents in crisis situations