Foster Parent Recruitment & Support Supervisor

FORESTDALE INC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Flexible Schedule

Educational scholarships

Job summary

Forestdale Inc. in New York seeks a Foster Parent Support & Recruitment Supervisor to lead recruitment, training, and support for foster and adoptive families.

The role requires creativity, strong leadership, and a commitment to strengthening families and communities, with responsibilities spanning outreach, screening, home studies, training, and collaboration with partners, while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of three years of post-graduate experience in child welfare, with one year in foster care and adoption.
• Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify and build a multi-level community network.
• Ability to travel in and around the metropolitan New York City region.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract foster and adoptive parent applicants.
• Establish relationships with community organizations and stakeholders to raise awareness.
• Oversee screening, home studies, and regulatory compliance for prospective families.
• Supervise and coordinate preparation, opening, recertification, and reapproval processes for homes.
• Oversee training programs for foster and adoptive parents and track training hours.
• Ensure confidential case documentation and proper record management across agency systems.
• Provide supervision and professional development to Certification Coaches, Recruitment Specialist and Recruiter.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to improve placement stability and outcomes.
• Monitor policy compliance and drive quality improvement across recruitment and certification.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Networking with community

Leadership

Flexible schedule

Travel within NYC region

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Job description

Forestdale Inc. in New York seeks a Foster Parent Support & Recruitment Supervisor to lead recruitment, training, and support for foster and adoptive families.

The role requires creativity, strong leadership, and a commitment to strengthening families and communities, with responsibilities spanning outreach, screening, home studies, training, and collaboration with partners, while ensuring regulatory compliance.