Foster Care Recruitment & Training Leader

Youth For Tomorrow; Bristow (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement matching (up to 5%)

Supplemental insurance

9 paid holidays

Personal time off accruals

Job summary

Youth For Tomorrow is a faith-based nonprofit serving at-risk youth with a residential shelter program in Virginia. The Foster Care Recruiting and Training Coordinator assesses youth needs, coordinates recruitment and retention of foster families, and conducts training for new and current foster families.

The role emphasizes outreach, data tracking, and ensuring compliance with licensing and accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a human service field with 1 year of casework experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a human service field with 1 year of casework experience.
• Bachelor's degree in any field plus 2 years' experience providing casework services to children and families.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and driving record within YFT guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the recruitment and retention plan for foster care parents to increase qualified families.
• Provide outreach and community programs to foster care parents.
• Promote foster care parenting with local programs and media; may require evenings and weekends.
• Provide information to potential foster care parents about the program and process.
• Track and report data related to contacts, recruits, expenditures and reports to the Director of Foster Care Services.
• Ensure foster care homes meet Virginia Licensing, Medicaid, Council on Accreditation, Joint Commission, and state policies.
• Plan activities/events for current foster parents to promote support.
• Assist with pre-service training for new foster families and annual training needs.
• Assist with home studies and recertification of foster families.
• Attend all required trainings.
• Support other program operations and special projects.

Skills

Initiative

Problem Solving

Computer Skills

Communication

Relationships

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in human service field

Bachelor's degree in human service field

Bachelor's degree in any field +2 years experience

Job description

Youth For Tomorrow is a faith-based nonprofit serving at-risk youth with a residential shelter program in Virginia. The Foster Care Recruiting and Training Coordinator assesses youth needs, coordinates recruitment and retention of foster families, and conducts training for new and current foster families.

The role emphasizes outreach, data tracking, and ensuring compliance with licensing and accreditation standards.