Recruiter for Foster Youth

3 weeks ago


Brooklyn, New York, United States MercyFirst Full time
Role Summary

As a WWK Recruiter at MercyFirst, you will play a vital role in helping foster youth find permanent and loving families. You will work closely with a caseload of at least 12 active youth, building trust and relationships to locate suitable resource families. This position requires a strong understanding of child development stages, family dynamics, and excellent communication skills.

About the Role

The WWK Recruiter maintains a caseload of minimum 12 active youth and engages in child-centered focused recruitment on their behalf. You will build trusting relationships with the youth, conduct in-depth case reviews, and identify potential resource families through diligent searches. Your goal is to help prepare both the youth and identified families for adoption or guardianship.

Responsibilities

* Build trusting relationships with a minimum of 12 youth at any given time
* Maintain at least once monthly face-to-face contacts with the youth
* Conduct in-depth reviews of existing case records
* Conduct diligent searches of significant past and present relationships with adults familiar to the youth
* Assess the youth's readiness for adoption and help address any needs prior to moving forward with a resource/family match
* Develop customized recruitment strategies best suited for each youth
* Collaborate with case planners, tutors, educational specialists, housing/employment specialists, care managers, teachers, guidance counselors, birth parents, foster parents, and other supporters in the youth's life

Requirements

* Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field
* At least one year of experience in serving children and/or families
* Knowledge of child development stages and family dynamics
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook
* Ability to engage with clients
* Valid driver's license strongly preferred

Benefits

* Comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
* 403B retirement benefits
* Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
* Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, 12 paid holidays)
* Free employee assistance program through National EAP
* Insurance discounts for staff and their families
* Trainings to support professional and personal development
* Employee wellness program
* Employee recognition activities

Estimated Salary: $53,000 - $57,000 per year. A hiring bonus of $1,000 after 500 worked hours.

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