Foster Care Recruiter​/Trainer

Foster Care Recruiter & Trainer

Make a Lasting Impact on Children and Families

Sign-On Bonus Available

We are pleased to offer a $1,000 sign-on bonus to qualified candidates who join our team. This incentive reflects our commitment to attracting top talent and supporting a successful transition into your new role. Apply today to take advantage of this opportunity.

At Children's Hope Alliance, we believe every child deserves a safe, supportive, and nurturing home. As a Foster Care Recruiter & Trainer, you'll play a vital role in building and empowering the families who make that possible. This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to recruit, train, and support foster families while helping ensure children are placed in homes where they can thrive.

Candidates who reside within or near Transylvania, Henderson, Jackson, Haywood, Macon, or Swain counties. This preference is based on the role's travel requirements, community engagement responsibilities, and the need to effectively serve the region.

• Recruit & Build Relationships
  • Lead foster parent recruitment efforts in your region
  • Develop partnerships with DSS offices, mental health providers, and community organizations
  • Represent Children's Hope Alliance at community events and outreach opportunities
• Train & Prepare Foster Families
  • Facilitate engaging pre-service training using the Teaching-Family Model
  • Guide families through licensing requirements with confidence and clarity
  • Provide ongoing education, including CPR/First Aid, MAR, and model-based training
• Support the Licensing Process
  • Walk families through each step of becoming licensed
  • Conduct in-home visits and assess readiness for fostering
  • Ensure compliance with all state and agency licensing regulations
  • Collect and review documentation for submission
• Ensure Strong Placements
  • Evaluate the needs of youth and match them with appropriate foster homes
  • Participate in staffing and clinical discussions with team members
  • Help ensure every placement supports long-term success
• Engage & Support Foster Families
  • Maintain consistent communication with prospective and licensed families
  • Facilitate monthly training sessions and support groups
  • Provide guidance and encouragement throughout their fostering journey

• 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

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Ability to train, coach, and motivate others
• Working knowledge of foster care, licensing, and child welfare practices
• Organizational skills with attention to detail and compliance requirements
• A passion for supporting children and strengthening families

At Children's Hope Alliance, every team member contributes to our mission of Hope, Health, and Healing for Generations by demonstrating:

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

You'll be part of an organization committed to transforming lives—where your work directly contributes to building safe, supportive environments for children in need.

Equal Opportunity Employer Children's Hope Alliance is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

Requirements

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from accredited College in Psychology, Social Work, or related field and previous work experience in related field is required.
• Certification in a state-mandated foster parent training curriculum or the ability to gain certification is also required.
• Experience in the Teaching-Family Model preferred.
• Previous experience providing case management/supervising foster care services preferred.
• Experience recruiting or training foster parents preferred

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are…