Foster Family Growth & Recruitment Advocate

Health Connect America, Inc.; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

EAP program

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Dependent Care FSA

401(k) plan

Job summary

Health Connect America, Inc. seeks a Foster Parent Development Specialist to recruit and develop foster families, guide licensing, provide training, and build community connections that help children find safe, nurturing homes.

If you’re experienced in child welfare, family services, or behavioral health, this role offers meaningful impact and collaborative teamwork in a mission-driven environment with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in human services or related field.
• Two years’ experience working with youth or families in a therapeutic treatment environment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with consistent access to reliable transportation and automobile insurance in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and connect with prospective foster families through community outreach, presentations, networking, referrals, and one-on-one conversations—helping individuals discover their opportunity to make a lasting difference in a child’s life.
• Guide prospective foster parents from inquiry through licensure, coordinating applications, background checks, training, home study requirements, documentation, and approval.
• Lead training and educational opportunities that prepare foster parents to understand the realities of foster care and confidently meet the needs of children and youth.
• Develop and support foster families ongoing through relationship-building, coaching, resources, compliance, and problem-solving.
• Manage licensing, documentation, and compliance requirements by maintaining accurate records, completing required background checks and documentation, and ensuring foster homes meet all applicable regulatory and program standards.
• Build community partnerships by increasing awareness of foster care needs and opportunities while strengthening the network of safe, stable, and nurturing homes available to children.

Skills

Relationship building

Public speaking

Coaching others

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field

Job description

Health Connect America, Inc. seeks a Foster Parent Development Specialist to recruit and develop foster families, guide licensing, provide training, and build community connections that help children find safe, nurturing homes.

If you’re experienced in child welfare, family services, or behavioral health, this role offers meaningful impact and collaborative teamwork in a mission-driven environment with competitive benefits.