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.

• 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

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.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ Years Experience in Child-Placing Agency
• Foster Care Recruitment
• Communication Skills
• Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency

• Foster Care Regulations
• Home Development Processes
• Client Management Software
• Record Keeping
• Home Walkthroughs

• Interpersonal Skills
• Organization
• Accountability
• Self-Motivation
• Presentation Skills

• Foster Care
• Community Engagement
• Recruitment Events
• Civic Groups
• Stakeholder Relationships

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Extended Reach