Kinship Home Finder (5891)

About the role

Are you a natural connector who loves meeting new people and inspiring them to make a difference? Do you want a career that gets you out into the community, building meaningful relationships, and creating real change for kids and families? As a Kinship Home Finder, you’ll 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. You’ll be part Home Finder, part guide, and part cheerleader—helping families navigate the process, celebrating their progress, and ensuring they feel supported every step of the way. This is not a desk job. You’ll be out in the community, spreading awareness, networking with organizations, attending events, and bringing energy and creativity to recruitment efforts. Every connection you make has the potential to change a child’s life.

Responsibilities

• Community Engagement & Recruitment: Share our mission across the state by attending community events, networking with local organizations, schools, businesses, and faith‑based groups; build trust quickly with prospective foster and adoptive families; develop monthly recruitment plans (grassroots outreach, local advertising, creative campaigns like the statewide Go Purple for Kids in Care initiative); partner with communications team to use social media and other outreach tools to tell powerful stories and spark interest.
• Family Support & Certification: Walk families through the certification process with compassion and clarity; conduct home visits and safety assessments ensuring state standards; facilitate pre‑service and ongoing training (NTDC foster parent certification course, CPR/First Aid, etc.); complete initial certification assessment and annual reassessment per NYS regulations, prepare home studies, monitor homes for compliance; complete emergency certifications for identified kinship resources; stay connected with foster parents after certification to build lasting relationships and ensure ongoing engagement.
• Behind‑the‑Scenes Impact: Keep accurate records and documentation; operate multiple software systems to document program/agency outcomes; maintain case records per agency standards; track progress, identify growth opportunities, 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, Relationship‑Building & Networking, Public health, or Sales‑Oriented Approach and Community Engagement, or lived experience as a foster parent, kinship caregiver, or respite parent. Lived experience is valued equally to a degree.

Qualifications

Outgoing, approachable, and energized by connecting with people; strong communication and presentation skills that can inspire a room and build trust one‑on‑one; creative thinker who loves finding new ways to engage the community; organized and reliable, able to juggle events, visits, and paperwork while keeping track of it all.

Skills

Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and 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; strong organizational and prioritization skills, including completing reports and paperwork within strict deadlines; strong engagement, recruitment, and time‑management skills.

Schedule

Flexible schedule required – days, evenings, weekends, and