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Foster Care Recruiter/Trainer

Children's Hope Alliance Burlington, NC

Burlington, NC

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$41k - $49k/yr Full time Child Welfare Coordinator Foster Care

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Job Description

Children’s Hope Alliance is hiring a Foster Care Recruiter/Trainer to recruit foster families, coordinate pre-service training, and provide ongoing support that helps ensure strong foster placements. This onsite role in Burlington, NC combines community outreach, coaching, and in-home assessments to match youth with appropriate foster homes.

Key Responsibilities

Lead foster parent recruitment efforts within your region.
Develop partnerships with DSS offices, mental health providers, and community organizations.
Represent Children’s Hope Alliance at community events and outreach opportunities.
Facilitate engaging pre-service training using the Teaching-Family Model.
Support families as they navigate licensing requirements with confidence and clarity.
Provide ongoing education, including CPR/First Aid, MAR, and model-based training.
Guide families through each step required to become licensed.
Conduct in-home visits and assess readiness for fostering.
Ensure compliance with all state and agency licensing regulations.
Collect and review documentation needed for submission.
Evaluate youth needs and match youth with appropriate foster homes.
Participate in staffing and clinical discussions with team members.
Support placements with a focus on long-term success.
Maintain consistent communication with prospective and licensed families.
Facilitate monthly training sessions and support groups.
Provide guidance and encouragement throughout the fostering journey.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field, plus previous work experience in a related field is required.
Certification in a state-mandated foster parent training curriculum, or ability to gain certification, is required.
Organizational skills with attention to detail and compliance requirements.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Ability to train, coach, and motivate others.
Working knowledge of foster care, licensing, and child welfare practices.
Passion for supporting children and strengthening families.
Professionalism, accountability, and teamwork.
Strong communication and collaboration.
Commitment to ongoing learning and development.
Cultural awareness and respect for all individuals and families.

Preferred Experience

Experience in the Teaching-Family Model is preferred.
Previous experience providing case management/supervising foster care services is preferred.
Experience recruiting or training foster parents is preferred.

Education and Work Details

Location: Burlington, NC (onsite).
Compensation: USD 40,880 - 48,545 per year.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field.

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, talk, and hear.
Frequently required to reach with hands or arms, stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Vision abilities required: close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Essential job functions include reading, typing, writing, speaking, using the telephone, and prolonged sitting at a desk while working on a computer.
Must be able to operate a vehicle for job duties and keep a valid NC driver’s license with insurance.
Work environment includes slight to moderate office-related noises; not exposed to extreme weather conditions, toxic fumes, or airborne particles.
Occasional travel to different locations is required.
Essential functions also include public speaking, driving, and therapeutically restraining children and adolescents in crisis situations.

What Sets This Role Apart

Opportunity to directly impact children and families in your community.
A balance of relationship-building, training, and meaningful field work.
Collaborative team environment with mission-driven professionals.
Ability to shape and grow foster care programs within your region.

Team Expectations

Professionalism, accountability, and teamwork.
Strong communication and collaboration.
Commitment to ongoing learning and development.
Cultural awareness and respect for all individuals and families.

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