Foster Care Recruiter & Trainer - Impact & Partnerships

Children's Hope Alliance; New Jersey; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hope Alliance in New Jersey is seeking a Foster Care Recruiter & Trainer to recruit, train, and support foster families, helping ensure children are placed in nurturing homes.

You will partner with DSS offices and community providers, lead pre-service training, assist with licensing, and provide ongoing education and guidance to families to promote successful placements and long-term success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or related field is required.
• Certification in state foster parent training is required or obtainable.
• Experience with the Teaching-Family Model is preferred.
• Experience in case management or supervising foster care services is preferred.
• Experience recruiting or training foster parents is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and build relationships with foster families in your region.
• Train and prepare foster families through pre-service and ongoing sessions.
• Support the licensing process and guide families through requirements.
• Ensure strong placements by matching youth needs with homes.
• Engage and support foster families with regular communication and groups.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Training & coaching

Foster care knowledge

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Certification in state-mandated foster parent training

Experience with Teaching-Family Model

Experience in case management/supervising foster care

Experience recruiting or training foster parents

Job description

Children's Hope Alliance in New Jersey is seeking a Foster Care Recruiter & Trainer to recruit, train, and support foster families, helping ensure children are placed in nurturing homes.

You will partner with DSS offices and community providers, lead pre-service training, assist with licensing, and provide ongoing education and guidance to families to promote successful placements and long-term success.