Youth Permanency Advocate & Recruiter

Children's Home Society of North Carolina; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Child-Focused Recruiter at Children's Home Society of North Carolina serves youth in the foster care system, aiming for legal permanency through guardianship or adoption. The role emphasizes building connections with family, community resources, and professional teams to support youth toward a stable, permanent home.

Key duties include outreach to solicit referrals, maintaining relationships with DSS staff, and adhering to program fidelity.

Qualifications

• Education requirement: Bachelor’s in Social Work or equivalent in human services.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the human services field; preferably in adoption or foster care.

Responsibilities

• Identify a permanent, safe, and loving home for youth by exploring family and past/current networks.
• Conduct diligent search including interviews with DSS staff and case records to identify resources.
• Collaborate with social workers, case managers, therapists, and CHS Permanency staff.
• Engage identified resources and plan for youth’s future; provide referrals.

Education

Bachelor’s in Social Work or other equivalent degree in human services

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Child-Focused Recruiter at Children's Home Society of North Carolina serves youth in the foster care system, aiming for legal permanency through guardianship or adoption. The role emphasizes building connections with family, community resources, and professional teams to support youth toward a stable, permanent home.

Key duties include outreach to solicit referrals, maintaining relationships with DSS staff, and adhering to program fidelity.