Area Development Manager

Coordinate and participate in recruitment events, DFPS/SSCC outreach activities, and community fairs to raise awareness and bring in prospective foster families. Identify, engage, and maintain relationships with civic groups, churches, businesses, and other community stakeholders to support outreach, foster home development, and volunteer initiatives. Work closely with the Communications and Development teams to create marketing materials and organize open houses, info sessions, and appreciation events for foster parents and prospects. Respond to inquiries within 48 hours and maintain accurate records of applicants, including timely discharge of inactive inquiries. Provide ongoing support and guidance to prospective foster families from inquiry through home verification. Conduct initial and final home walkthroughs and assess readiness for the home study process. Build and maintain working relationships with DFPS, SSCCs, and other relevant partners in the foster care ecosystem. Requirements Bachelor’s degree required with relevant experience 3+ years of experience in a child-placing agency or related role Background in foster care recruitment, training, or community engagement highly preferred Clear understanding of foster care regulations and home development processes Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Technologically proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and client management software (Extended Reach) High degree of organization, accountability, and self-motivation Ability to organize a daily workload by priorities Ability to support the agency’s culture, growth, and success through communication, accountability, and positivity Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in foster care recruitment and community engagement, with a strong understanding of foster care regulations and home development processes. Proficient in building relationships with stakeholders and providing support to prospective foster families throughout the recruitment process. Highest-signal resume keywords Bachelor’s Degree 3+ Years Experience in Child-Placing Agency Foster Care Recruitment Communication Skills Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Foster Care Regulations Home Development Processes Client Management Software Record Keeping Home Walkthroughs Soft Skills Interpersonal Skills Organization Accountability Self-Motivation Presentation Skills Industry Keywords Foster Care Community Engagement Recruitment Events Civic Groups Stakeholder Relationships Tools & Technologies Microsoft Office Suite Extended Reach #J-18808-Ljbffr