Foster Parent Recruiter (Bilingual Required)

Primary Responsibilities

• Guide and track prospective kinship, transfer, and foster/adopt families through the application process from point of inquiry through completion of the home study process, maintaining consistent communication and follow-up to encourage engagement and timely completion of requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective families, with an emphasis on Spanish-speaking families, by providing information on foster care, kinship care, foster/adopt programs, transfer processes, licensing requirements, and agency expectations.
• Conduct intake conversations, preliminary screenings, and initial home visits to assess family readiness, identify potential barriers or safety concerns, and provide guidance regarding licensing and home study requirements.
• Educate families on agency policies, licensing standards, training expectations, required documentation, and environmental and safety requirements necessary for foster home approval.
• Collaborate with licensing, home development, kinship, and other agency teams to facilitate referrals, coordinate services, and ensure families progress through required milestones.
• Coordinate outreach and engagement efforts with kinship staff, community partners, and referral sources to identify, recruit, and connect prospective families to agency services and licensing opportunities.
• Participate in recruitment initiatives, informational meetings, community presentations, networking events, and outreach activities to promote foster care, kinship care, and family engagement, with an emphasis on bilingual and underserved communities.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations, stakeholders, and referral partners to strengthen recruitment and kinship engagement efforts.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records of family engagement, communications, licensing progress, and outreach activities within agency databases and tracking systems.
• Utilize trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and family-centered practices while providing professional and exceptional customer service in all interactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Family Studies, Communications, or a related field. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education requirement.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in child welfare, foster care, kinship services, family engagement, social services, or a related field.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Experience working with culturally diverse populations and bilingual communities.
• Experience supporting families through licensing, case management, intake, or home development processes.
• Experience in outreach, recruitment, or community engagement.
• Experience with data tracking systems, case management systems, or CRM databases.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish.
• Knowledge of foster care, kinship care, adoption, and licensing processes are preferred.
• Ability to build rapport and establish trust with families from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple families and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments and regional teams.
• Strong problem-solving, follow-up, and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends for recruitment and community events.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel or similar software.
• Knowledge of Social Work practices.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral communication.
• Crisis management skills with the ability to handle high-stress situations effectively.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse populations and work force.
• Ability to work flexible hours which vary according to client needs.