Homefinding Recruiter

Job Description

Job Description

Summary Job Description:

The Homefinding Recruiter is responsible for identifying and implementing strategies designed at recruiting foster and adoptive parents for children and youth served by foster care program with Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York. The recruiter will have a basic knowledge of the operations of the Homefinding/Intake process. The recruiter will assist with the training (National Training and Development Curriculum) required to certify and approve of foster adoptive parents. The recruiter will undertake collaborative efforts to identify, support and engage appropriate foster/adoptive parents. The recruiter will assist the Homefinding/Intake/Training Department with the matching process by identifying appropriate foster/adoptive homes for the children and youth served by the agency.

About Little Flower

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is a human services nonprofit supporting the well-being of children, youth, families, and individuals across New York City and Long Island since 1929.

Our staff of more than 500 builds well-being by providing prevention services, foster care, residential treatment care, adoption services, programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities, and medical and mental health services.

Principle Responsibilities

• Attend recruitment events for the purpose of connecting with potential foster families.

• Performs comprehensive assessments of prospective foster/adoptive families

• Conducts initial home visits to assess the viability of potential foster homes according to

New York State and agency’s regulations

• Become familiar with NTDC and LGBTQ training curriculum and be available to facilitate

NTDC and LGBTQ trainings

• Assists with facilitating foster/adoptive parent orientations in person and/or virtually

• Utilizes public relations, media contacts and community resources to assist in

recruitment activities

• Participates in the screening and investigative process of prospective foster families

• Assists with the foster home reauthorization process.

• Reviews and ensure that submitted applications and forms are thoroughly completed

and submitted for processing in a timely manner.

• Makes initial contact with prospective foster/adoptive families within 24 to 48 hours of

inquiry

• Supports recruitment efforts at community and neighborhood events while

generating enthusiasm within the agency and community around foster parent

recruitment and retention

• Follow-up with applicants within 24 - 48 hours after each orientation meeting

• Other duties as required by department director and supervisor

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field from an accredited college or university

• Minimum of two years’ experience in the field of child welfare with at least one year

experience in Homefinding/foster care and/or adoption

• Fluency in Spanish a plus

• Ability to work as a team-player

• Skills in identifying and building a network of community relationships

• Ability and skill to speak in public; to inspire, encourage and motivate others to become

foster/adoptive parents

• Ability to accommodate flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends

• Ability to travel in and around the Long Island region.

Preferred Qualifications

• NTDC certification a plus

Travel Requirements

This position offers a full-time, 35 hours per week, hybrid/in field schedule in Wading River, NY. It requires routine travel throughout Suffolk and Nassau County.

Disclaimer

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of a person in this position.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Statement

With more than 250 years of combined experience, Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York and St. John’s Residence for Boys have a long-standing history of serving children, youth, adults and families of color. Our mission, vision and values are grounded in elevating the shared humanity of every staff member, community partner and those with whom we engage. We recognize that our DEIB work is continuously evolving as we strive for equity and inclusion for individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexualities, ages, abilities, religions and lived experiences.

Accessibility

Some job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may be designed to protect the safety and health of the employee, their fellow employees and the individuals being served and may therefore exclude some individuals.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected group status.