What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foster Parent Recruitment and Training Specialist – Child and Family Services position at Azza HealthCare Agency?
Role: Foster Parent Development Specialist
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Recruit, train, and support foster parents providing therapeutic care to children and youth.
- Conduct outreach and deliver pre‑service and ongoing training programs.
- Complete home studies ensuring compliance with licensing and agency standards.
- Collaborate with clinicians, case managers, and community partners to match children with suitable foster homes.
- Monitor placement stability and provide foster parent coaching.
- Engage in fieldwork and maintain thorough documentation to support family strengthening and positive outcomes.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective outreach and training.
- Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community partners.
- Knowledge of foster care standards, licensing requirements, and therapeutic care principles.
- Experience in conducting home studies and providing coaching to foster parents.
- Commitment to improving outcomes for children in care through family-centered approaches.