Foster Family Recruitment & Verification Specialist

New Horizons Ranch and Center, Inc.; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) matching

Flexible Spending Account

Paid work anniversary trips

Job summary

New Horizons Ranch and Center, Inc. in Abilene, TX is seeking a Child Placement Recruitment & Verification Specialist to recruit foster families, verify applications, and support placements in Abilene and surrounding areas.

You will partner with the CPA team and leadership to ensure compliance with Texas DFPS Minimum Standards, provide education to the community, and promote Keeping Kids First philosophy while maintaining confidentiality and trauma-informed practices.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related human services field.
• Experience working with foster families, at-risk youth, and/or a Child Placing Agency.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and resolution (or ability to acquire).
• Strong understanding of cultural diversity and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Ability to perform conflict resolution and crisis intervention.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Reliable personal vehicle and ability to travel regularly.
• Must pass criminal background check, drug screening, and tuberculosis screening.

Responsibilities

• Recruit foster parents and evaluate their suitability as caregivers.
• Build and maintain strong community relationships to support foster parent recruitment.
• Represent New Horizons at community events, trainings, churches, and outreach opportunities.
• Provide education to the community regarding foster care and services offered by New Horizons.
• Oversee and manage the foster parent application and verification process.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and organized completion of all verification and licensing documentation.
• Maintain compliance with Texas DFPS Minimum Standards and New Horizons’ policies.
• Hold self, staff, and foster parents accountable to standards and best practices that ensure child safety and risk reduction.
• Act as a resource to Child Placement staff regarding recruitment, verification, and foster family support.
• Provide documented supervision and guidance to ensure agency philosophy and policies are carried out effectively.
• Work collaboratively with foster families, biological families, conservators, legal guardians, and community professionals.
• Demonstrate and teach approved parenting techniques and trauma-informed practices when appropriate.
• Work directly with foster parents and youth, including those with trauma-related behavioral challenges.
• Respect the dignity and worth of children and families while pursuing permanency through reunification or adoption.
• Utilize conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills when needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of all child, family, and foster parent records.
• Ensure encryption and proper handling of confidential documents and communications.
• Attend all required trainings and pursue ongoing professional development.
• Maintain accurate records within the appropriate electronic client management system.
• Communicate regularly with supervisor and seek supervision when appropriate.
• Maintain flexibility in work hours to meet recruitment and verification needs.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Foster recruitment

Community engagement

Documentation & compliance

Communication

Trauma-informed care understanding

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Education

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

Job description

New Horizons Ranch and Center, Inc. in Abilene, TX is seeking a Child Placement Recruitment & Verification Specialist to recruit foster families, verify applications, and support placements in Abilene and surrounding areas.

You will partner with the CPA team and leadership to ensure compliance with Texas DFPS Minimum Standards, provide education to the community, and promote Keeping Kids First philosophy while maintaining confidentiality and trauma-informed practices.