Supervisor, Recruitment & Retention, Foster Homes

Now Hiring: Supervisor, Recruitment & Retention (Foster Homes)
Location: Michigan (Statewide)
Starting Salary: $51,584 annually
Lead with Purpose. Change Lives. Build Futures.
Are you a driven leader with a passion for helping children and families thrive? Join our team as the Supervisor of Recruitment & Retention (Foster Homes) and play a critical role in ensuring every child has access to a safe, stable, and supportive home.

In this leadership role, you will guide statewide foster home recruitment efforts, strengthen community partnerships, and build innovative strategies to attract and retain a diverse network of foster families across Michigan.
About the Role
The Supervisor of Recruitment & Retention provides leadership, coordination, and oversight of foster home recruitment and community engagement efforts. You will lead strategy, supervise staff, manage the recruitment pipeline, and use data-driven insights to continuously improve outcomes.

Your work will directly impact the availability of foster homes-and ultimately, the futures of children in care.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Supervision

• Provide direct supervision, coaching, and performance management for recruitment and community engagement staff
• Set clear expectations, prioritize work, and support ongoing professional development
• Ensure consistent implementation of recruitment processes, workflows, and documentation standards

Recruitment Strategy & Community Engagement

• Develop and execute comprehensive statewide recruitment and retention strategies aligned with placement needs
• Lead targeted outreach for priority populations, including sibling groups, older youth, and youth with specialized needs
• Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, faith-based groups, schools, and local stakeholders
• Represent the organization at community events, forums, and informational sessions (including evenings/weekends as needed)
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to strengthen outreach campaigns and messaging

Inquiry Management & Recruitment Pipeline

• Oversee and improve inquiry response processes to ensure timely engagement and high conversion rates
• Partner closely with licensing teams to streamline the journey from inquiry to licensure
• Identify and remove barriers within the recruitment pipeline
• Promote a high-quality, responsive experience for prospective foster families

Data, Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Track, analyze, and report recruitment and retention metrics
• Use data to guide decisions, improve processes, and drive measurable outcomes
• Identify trends and implement quality improvement strategies
• Ensure compliance with policy, regulatory standards, and program expectations

Performance Metrics
Success in this role will be measured by:

• Growth in licensed and active foster homes
• Strong recruitment pipeline conversion rates
• Timely and high-quality inquiry follow-up
• Increased diversity of foster families aligned with child needs
• Staff performance and team impact

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build meaningful relationships with prospective foster families and community partners
• Collaborate cross-functionally with foster care leadership, licensing, case management, marketing, compliance, and operations teams

What We're Looking For
Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, or a related field ( required )
• Master's degree in Social Work or related field ( preferred )

Experience

• Background in child welfare, foster care, family services, recruitment, outreach, or community engagement
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development abilities
• Strategic thinking with experience in recruitment planning and execution
• Excellent communication, public speaking, and relationship-building skills
• Data-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Understanding of foster care systems and trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices
• Strong organizational skills and attention to follow-through

Working Conditions

• Combination of office-based and community-based work across Michigan
• Frequent travel required; valid driver's license and acceptable driving record needed
• Flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends for recruitment events
• Regular presentations and community engagement activities

Why Join Us?
Make a direct, lasting impact on children and families
Lead innovative, statewide recruitment initiatives
Work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment
Grow your leadership and strategic influence

Apply Today
If you're ready to lead with purpose and help ensure every child has the opportunity for a safe and supportive home, we encourage you to apply.

Together, we can build brighter futures.

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