Foster Parent Recruiter: Build Safe, Nurturing Homes

StepStone; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

StepStone Family & Youth Services is seeking an energetic Foster Parent Recruiter to build a pipeline of qualified foster families and manage outreach in the community. You will develop targeted recruitment plans, conduct interviews, and guide families through licensing and certification while maintaining strong partnerships with licensing teams and referral sources.

The ideal candidate is outgoing, organized, and persistent, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• 3–5 years of full cycle recruiting in a fast-paced environment; sales/insurance/financial services recruitment experience preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of recruiting strategies, including social media.
• Effective at cold calling and nurturing warm leads to convert candidates.
• Customer-focused with independent problem-solving ability.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid project management, business development and retention skills.
• Track record of achieving targets in recruiting life cycle.
• Strong recruiting mentality and proactive, results-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Recruit prospective foster parents and build community relations.
• Develop proactive recruitment plans for active and passive candidates.
• Respond to inquiries within 24 hours.
• Support licensing requirements and certification processes for foster parents.
• Complete interviews, background checks and home inspections.
• Maintain foster parent files and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist in matching youth with suitable foster families.
• Travel to affiliate locations and recruitment events.
• Collaborate with managers and referral sources for outreach.

Skills

Full cycle recruiting

Social media recruiting

Cold calling

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Social media platforms

Job description

StepStone Family & Youth Services is seeking an energetic Foster Parent Recruiter to build a pipeline of qualified foster families and manage outreach in the community. You will develop targeted recruitment plans, conduct interviews, and guide families through licensing and certification while maintaining strong partnerships with licensing teams and referral sources.

The ideal candidate is outgoing, organized, and persistent, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills,