Foster Family Recruitment & Training Champion

Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains is seeking a Foster Care Recruiter and Training Specialist to build a diverse network of foster families and design a recruitment and retention plan. You will train foster parents, coordinate onboarding, and partner with local agencies to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements. Occasional travel and weekend trainings required.

This role focuses on child welfare best practices and community engagement to support families across Colorado.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences, human services, or social services fields.
• Child welfare and/or case management experience is strongly encouraged.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and carry personal auto liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a robust network of foster families for the program.
• Develop and implement a foster family recruitment and retention plan.
• Lead initial and ongoing training of foster parents and broader foster care network.

Skills

Active Listening

Speaking

Writing

Service Orientation

Social Perceptiveness

Adapt teaching

Respond to inquiries

Observe confidentiality

Leading events

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences / human services

Job description

Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains is seeking a Foster Care Recruiter and Training Specialist to build a diverse network of foster families and design a recruitment and retention plan. You will train foster parents, coordinate onboarding, and partner with local agencies to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements. Occasional travel and weekend trainings required.

This role focuses on child welfare best practices and community engagement to support families across Colorado.