Home Away From Home Innovator

$55k

Join a Team Where your Work Truly Makes a Difference.

At CMCS (Cardinal McCloskey Community Services), our mission is to protect, empower and promote independence for at-risk Children & Families and those with developmental disabilities through quality community-based services.

Responsibilities:

As a Home Away From Home Innovator, you will provide outreach and follow-up to the community to recruit adults interested in becoming Foster Parents. Participate in the planning, development, and implementation of activities to outreaching and certifying foster parents for the Bronx and Manhattan.

• Recruitment of prospective foster homes for Enhance Family Foster Care programs in Bronx and Manhattan.

• Promote CMCS' foster care programs at community events and networking opportunities.
• Attracts applicants by networking within the community, through our existing foster parent population, placing foster care advertisements, contacting and negotiating with other recruiters, etc.
• Develop marketing techniques and strategies to engage prospective foster parents for specialized groups by Building Recruitment Plans Using Data and Existing Pools of Foster Parents.
• Builds applicant sources by researching and contacting community services, colleges, employment agencies, recruiters, media, and internet sites; providing organization information, opportunities, and benefits; making presentations; maintaining rapport.
• Maintain tracking of all outreach activities and inquiries.
• Strengthen Customer Service and Supports to Retain Foster Parents

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field strongly preferred.
• Child Welfare experience preferred.
• Bi-Lingual Spanish/English preferred

Additional Requirements:

• Adhere to Cardinal McCloskey Community Services policies and procedures.
• Perform duties as workload necessitates.
• Communicate regularly with supervisor about department issues.

CMCS offers excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, generous paid time off, flexible work schedules.

We encourage you to join our dedicated and diverse workforce by applying today!