What are the responsibilities and job description for the FOSTER PARENT SUPPORT SERVICES RECRUITER position at Seamen's Society for Children and Families?
Description
The Organization:
Founded in 1846 to care for the children of sailors in the Port of New York, Seamen's Society for Children and Families ("Seamen’s Society”) was one of the first organizations in the US to care for abandoned children in family settings, rather than institutions. Today, Seamen's Society is a comprehensive $28 million nonprofit organization that offers foster care and adoption services, mental and behavioral health care services, prevention/family stabilization services, domestic violence intervention services, a health home care management program, education financial support, a childcare center, and a youth tutoring program. The agency's 200 professionals serve over 1,250 children and over 500 families in New York City. Programs are conducted in a trauma-informed, caring manner that understands and embraces the diversity of the communities served by the organization.
Job Summary
Responsible for identifying and recruiting qualified foster parents to provide safe, nurturing, and supportive homes for children and youth in the Enhanced Family Foster Care program. Engages with the community, conducting outreach, and ensuring all prospective foster homes follow NYSOCFS regulations.
Duties And Responsibilities
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
Benefits
At Seamen’s Society for Children and Families, we value our team members and are committed to providing a supportive, rewarding, and growth-oriented work environment. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal well-being:
Extensive Training & Career Development – Gain hands-on experience with comprehensive training programs to enhance your skills and career growth.
Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays – Maintain a healthy work-life balance with our comprehensive PTO package, including: 13 paid holidays throughout the year, Half-day Summer Fridays to make the most of the season, Ample vacation, personal, and sick time so you can recharge and focus on what matters most. Your well-being is a priority for us. Take time to rest and recharge.
Robust Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance – Stay covered with our significantly subsidized plans designed to fit your needs.
Company paid Life Insurance & Financial Security – We offer life insurance, a generous 403(b) retirement plan (with agency contribution), and a tax-deferred annuity to secure your future.
Commuter Benefit Program & Flexible Spending Accounts – Save money on daily expenses with our commuter benefits and FSA options.
Exclusive Perks & Discounts – As part of our team, you'll gain access to Plum Benefits, the leading Corporate Entertainment Benefits provider. Enjoy exclusive discounts, special offers, and preferred seating for top attractions, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, hotels, and more.
Employee Assistance Program – Receive confidential support services for mental health, financial advice, and personal well-being.
Internship & Referral Programs – Help build the future by mentoring interns or referring great candidates and earning incentives.
Additional Information
Seamen’s Society is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Salary Description
55,000
The Organization:
Founded in 1846 to care for the children of sailors in the Port of New York, Seamen's Society for Children and Families ("Seamen’s Society”) was one of the first organizations in the US to care for abandoned children in family settings, rather than institutions. Today, Seamen's Society is a comprehensive $28 million nonprofit organization that offers foster care and adoption services, mental and behavioral health care services, prevention/family stabilization services, domestic violence intervention services, a health home care management program, education financial support, a childcare center, and a youth tutoring program. The agency's 200 professionals serve over 1,250 children and over 500 families in New York City. Programs are conducted in a trauma-informed, caring manner that understands and embraces the diversity of the communities served by the organization.
Job Summary
Responsible for identifying and recruiting qualified foster parents to provide safe, nurturing, and supportive homes for children and youth in the Enhanced Family Foster Care program. Engages with the community, conducting outreach, and ensuring all prospective foster homes follow NYSOCFS regulations.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Responsible for developing new EFFC foster homes and identifying foster parents with an increased focus on prospective foster parents that are interested in working with teens and sibling groups.
- Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract potential foster/adoptive parents through community events, social media, and partnerships with schools, faith-based organizations to increase awareness of the need for foster homes.
- Responsible for scheduling monthly recruitment events.
- Conduct initial screenings and orientation for prospective foster parents.
- Respond to inquiries and guide applicants through the licensing process. Tracks all inquiries from agency/community recruitment events, ACS WISHLINE, and BINTI.
- Responsible data collection and maintaining the confidentiality of all documents and information including scheduling prospective foster parents for fingerprinting, submitting SEL, and SCR clearances.
- Assists in facilitating NTDC and TRIPP training for prospective foster parents.
- Attend all ACS, CCP/SICCAN recruitment events, and participate in monthly recruitment events in Staten Island and Brooklyn.
- Assists in coordinating foster parent retention events, including but not limited Foster Parent Recognition and holiday parties.
- Achieves monthly recruitment targets set by the Home Finding Director
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Excellent oral, written, and communication skills.
- Microsoft 365 proficiency and knowledge of Connections
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, or related field.
- Knowledge of NYS OCFS foster boarding home licensing regulations
- Work schedule hours may vary, flexibility to work weekends and evenings.
- Due to the nature of the work environment, work hours will be based on the needs to the program and may vary.
- Performs other duties/responsibilities as assigned within the scope of position.
- Our Agency operates in 2 locations: Staten Island and Brooklyn. The ability to travel between sites is necessary.
Benefits
At Seamen’s Society for Children and Families, we value our team members and are committed to providing a supportive, rewarding, and growth-oriented work environment. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal well-being:
Extensive Training & Career Development – Gain hands-on experience with comprehensive training programs to enhance your skills and career growth.
Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays – Maintain a healthy work-life balance with our comprehensive PTO package, including: 13 paid holidays throughout the year, Half-day Summer Fridays to make the most of the season, Ample vacation, personal, and sick time so you can recharge and focus on what matters most. Your well-being is a priority for us. Take time to rest and recharge.
Robust Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance – Stay covered with our significantly subsidized plans designed to fit your needs.
Company paid Life Insurance & Financial Security – We offer life insurance, a generous 403(b) retirement plan (with agency contribution), and a tax-deferred annuity to secure your future.
Commuter Benefit Program & Flexible Spending Accounts – Save money on daily expenses with our commuter benefits and FSA options.
Exclusive Perks & Discounts – As part of our team, you'll gain access to Plum Benefits, the leading Corporate Entertainment Benefits provider. Enjoy exclusive discounts, special offers, and preferred seating for top attractions, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, hotels, and more.
Employee Assistance Program – Receive confidential support services for mental health, financial advice, and personal well-being.
Internship & Referral Programs – Help build the future by mentoring interns or referring great candidates and earning incentives.
Additional Information
Seamen’s Society is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Salary Description
55,000
