Join a Team Where Your Work Truly Makes a Difference!

Safe Children, Stable Families, Successful Lives.

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

The Recruitment Specialist, provides 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 NYC and Westchester Foster Care Programs.

Responsibilities

Recruitment of prospective foster homes for Family Foster Care and Therapeutic Family Foster Care programs in NYC and Westchester.
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.
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.
Collaborate with program intake unit to ensure foster parents recruited can meet the current needs of the programs and trends of child needs at the time of referral.
Conduct Foster Parent Orientation as needed.
Support the foster parent onboarding process as needed.
Other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Human Services or related field strongly preferred
Child Welfare experience preferred
Bi-Lingual Spanish/English preferred

CMCS offers

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan
Generous Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Schedules

Make a Difference Every Day

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and be part of a compassionate, dedicated team, apply today and start your journey with CMCS!

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