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About the Role

As a Foster Parent Home Finder, you will play a vital role in our mission by finding and supporting families who are ready to open their homes and hearts to children in foster care. This role involves community engagement, building relationships, and creating real change for kids and families. You will be out in the community, spreading awareness, networking, attending events, and bringing energy to recruitment efforts, with every connection having the potential to change a child's life.

Responsibilities

Engage in community outreach by attending events and networking with local organizations, schools, businesses, and faith-based groups.
Build trust with prospective foster and adoptive families to encourage them to proceed.
Develop monthly recruitment plans incorporating grassroots outreach, local advertising, and creative campaigns.
Collaborate with the communications team to utilize social media and other tools for outreach.
Guide families through the certification process with clarity and compassion.
Conduct home visits and safety assessments to ensure compliance with state standards.
Facilitate pre-service and ongoing training, including NTDC, CPR/First Aid, and other preparatory programs.
Complete initial certification assessments and annual reassessments of foster families according to New York State regulations.
Prepare home studies and monitor homes for compliance with agency and state regulations.
Complete emergency certifications for identified kinship resources.
Maintain relationships with foster parents post-certification to ensure ongoing engagement.
Maintain accurate records and documentation, operating multiple software systems for program outcomes.
Track progress, identify growth opportunities, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED required.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred in Child welfare, Foster Care, Human Services, Marketing, Social Work, Communications, Public Health, or Sales-Oriented Approach and Community Engagement.
Lived experience as a foster parent, kinship caregiver, or respite parent is valued.
Flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays.
Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.
Ability to travel up to 50%.
Willingness to complete NTDC and CPR/First Aid trainer certification within 6 months.
Ability to coordinate and plan travel efficiently.
Ability to work with economically and culturally diverse populations.

Skills

Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Ability to complete reports and paperwork within strict deadlines.
Strong engagement, recruitment, and time management skills.
Outgoing, approachable, and energized by connecting with people.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Creative thinking.
Reliability.

Location

Amsterdam, NY 12010

Work Type

Full-Time
Flexible schedule

Education Level

High school diploma/GED
Associate's degree preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

$23.56 - $24.52 Hourly

About the Company

Together for Youth is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment.
We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.

Equal Opportunity

Together for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
As a federal contractor, Together for Youth will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Employees who have access to compensation information cannot disclose it unless legally required or in furtherance of an investigation.