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About the Role

The Foster Parent Recruitment Specialist will enhance NAC's recruitment activities by assisting in streamlining the licensing process for children with special medical and behavioral needs.

Responsibilities

• Process prospective foster parent inquiries via phone and email.
• Conduct Foster Parent orientations.
• Produce outcome reports for the Administration for Children's Services and agency leadership.
• Assist resource Foster Parent applicants with completing documentation within the FACS licensing platform.
• Process resource parent applications in a timely manner.
• Complete background clearances for resource applicants.
• Assess applicants' readiness for fostering a child with special needs.
• Coordinate and attend virtual events in the community to recruit potential foster and adoptive parents.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies and initiatives for foster families in collaboration with the Foster Parent Recruitment Supervisor.
• Attend weekly and monthly department meetings.
• Participate in ACS led workgroups with other contract agencies.
• Follow up with families to obtain any outstanding required documents.
• Verify compliance of prospective foster homes with federal, state and city regulations.
• Maintain regular contact with active resource applicants and document contacts via case notes.
• Participate in professional development trainings specific to child welfare and the needs of our population.
• Present viable foster parent applicants to the Homefinding Licensing Staff.

Requirements

• Two years of child welfare experience preferred.

Skills

• Ability to manage time effectively, multi-task, and determine priorities.
• Possess a high degree of organization and attention to detail; be resourceful and solution focused.
• Work hours are generally 9-5pm but must be flexible to meet the needs of working parents.

Location

• 825 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019

Work Type

• Full-time

Education Level

• Master's degree in social work or related field.

Salary/Compensations

• $65,000 – $70,000

About the Company

• New Alternatives for Children, Inc. (NAC) is a private, non-profit health care and social service agency in Midtown Manhattan that provides services to children with special medical needs and their families.
• Every day, NAC's team of social workers, nurses, doctors, therapists, education specialists, van drivers, and so many more, make a lasting impact on the lives of the children and families we serve.

Equal Opportunity

• New Alternatives for Children, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
• New Alternatives for Children, Inc. was founded on the principle of inclusion. We strive to create and maintain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace at all levels. It is not enough to serve; we must strive to dismantle oppressive policies and practices.