Foster Care Recruiter & Trainer: Build Hope

Children's Hope Alliance; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Children’s Hope Alliance in North Carolina seeks a Foster Care Recruiter & Trainer to recruit, train, and support foster families across the region. The role focuses on building relationships, guiding families through licensing steps, and coordinating training using the Teaching-Family Model.

You will collaborate with DSS offices and community partners, participate in community events, and ensure placements meet long-term needs for youth in care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field required.
• Certification in a state-mandated foster parent training curriculum or ability to gain certification required.
• Experience with Teaching-Family Model preferred.
• Experience recruiting or training foster parents preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit & build relationships with prospective foster families.
• Lead foster parent recruitment efforts in the region.
• Develop partnerships with DSS offices, mental health providers, and community organizations.
• Represent Children’s Hope Alliance at community events and outreach opportunities.
• Train & prepare foster families using the Teaching-Family Model.
• Guide families through licensing requirements with clarity.
• Provide ongoing education, including CPR/First Aid, MAR, and training models.
• Support the licensing process and review documentation for submission.
• Evaluate youth needs and match them with appropriate foster homes.
• Participate in staffing and clinical discussions to ensure successful placements.
• Engage and support foster families with regular communication and monthly trainings.

Skills

Recruiting

Training

Relationship building

Community partnerships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field

Job description

Children’s Hope Alliance in North Carolina seeks a Foster Care Recruiter & Trainer to recruit, train, and support foster families across the region. The role focuses on building relationships, guiding families through licensing steps, and coordinating training using the Teaching-Family Model.

You will collaborate with DSS offices and community partners, participate in community events, and ensure placements meet long-term needs for youth in care.