Child Focused Recruiter

Children's Home Society of North Carolina

. Identify permanent, safe, and loving homes for youth in foster care or at risk of aging out without supports .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in human services, particularly in foster care and adoption systems, while effectively collaborating with diverse community partners. Proficient in utilizing trauma-responsive communication and organizational skills to support youth in achieving legal permanency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In Social Work2 Years Experience In Human ServicesKnowledge Of Human Service SystemsExcellent Oral And Written Communication SkillsIntermediate Computer Skills

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Hard Skills

Knowledge Of Foster Care SystemsKnowledge Of Adoption SystemsData CollectionCase DocumentationProblem-SolvingPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management SkillsAbility To Work IndependentlyAbility To Travel Frequently

Soft Skills

CollaborationRapport BuildingProfessional Relationship Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ApplicationsElectronic Data SystemsVirtual Meeting PlatformsStandard Office Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid North Carolina Driver’s LicenseAdequate Auto Insurance

Industry Keywords

Child WelfareFoster CareAdoptionYouth ServicesCommunity Partnerships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify permanent, safe, and loving homes for youth in foster care or at risk of aging out without supports
Explore family and past/current networks to achieve legal permanency through guardianship or adoption
Conduct diligent searches through DSS staff and child interviews, case-record reviews, and internet-based searches
Maintain working knowledge of local child welfare, foster care, and adoption systems
Collaborate with social workers, case managers, therapists, CHS Permanency staff, and other case-management team members
Contact identified resources, gather information, and engage them in planning for the youth’s future
Conduct program outreach and solicit referrals
Work with clients using trauma-responsive skills and developmentally appropriate, youth-friendly language
Establish rapport with referred youth and support their journey toward permanence
Provide recommendations regarding contacts, relationships, and recruitment efforts
Partner with DSS staff to obtain referrals and support or advocate for youth case-plan goals
Complete documentation, case activities, data collection, reporting, and aftercare follow-up
Coordinate assigned tasks with the supervisor and perform department-related duties
Network within CHS to share methods and techniques
Participate in departmental meetings, training, education, and quality processes
Comply with CHS policies, procedures, code of conduct, and obligations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s in Social Work or other equivalent degree in human services
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the human services field; preferably in adoption or foster care
Strong working knowledge of human service systems for youth, young adults, and families
Ability to bring together and collaborate with diverse community partners
Presentation skills for talking with small and large groups about permanency and program functions
Ability to problem-solve barriers while maintaining professional relationships
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Effective organizational and time management skills
Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Applications, electronic data systems, time sheets, expense reports, and virtual meeting platforms
Ability to work independently from a home office and meet deadlines
Availability for occasional evening and weekend hours
Personal vehicle required to transport clients to appropriate resources
Valid North Carolina driver’s license, adequate auto insurance, and access to an operating vehicle for CHS business
Ability to use standard office equipment
Ability to work flexible hours
Ability to travel frequently for business-related activities