Foster Parent Recruitment Manager Position Available In Rutherford, Tennessee

Foster Parent Recruitment Manager BrightSpring Health Services USD $52,000.00/Yr. – USD $55,000.00/Yr. United States, Tennessee, Murfreesboro Jun 20, 2025 Foster Parent Recruitment Manager
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US-TN-NASHVILLE

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US-TN-CLARKSVILLE

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US-TN-MURFREESBORO ID 2025-167486

Line of Business StepStone Family & Youth Services Position Type Full-Time Pay Min USD $52,000.00/Yr. Pay Max USD $55,000.00/Yr. Our Company StepStone Family & Youth Services Overview The Foster Parent Recruitment Manager is responsible for leading recruitment efforts in Family Foster Care Parent home development. The Foster Parent Recruitment Manager will lead their state recruitment team in developing territories, increasing targeted populations, developing sales plans, and developing rapport with potential candidates, and help increase awareness of the need for families. The Foster Parent Recruitment Manager is also responsible for taking new families through the SAFE home study process, mitigating applications with recruitment team, and seeing homes through the state licensing process. Responsibilities Develops and executes effective recruitment and marketing strategies to grow foster parent new home development with State Recruitment Team
Leads recruitment discussions with state recruitment team with fully developed and polished communication and writing skills
Maintains current data in Foster Parent Pipeline while consulting with Recruitment team weekly for updates, goals, and upcoming recruitment activities
Identifies areas of growth within the team by listening and solution/consultative selling
Serves as a leadership role amongst recruitment team
Manages multiple recruitment opportunities simultaneously and demonstrates a focus on follow-up and accountability
Understands and follows all agency and state licensing requirements and always ensure foster parents’ compliance with regulations
Work through and complete certification process with foster parents, including the completion of necessary documentation required
Learns and executes the company’s consultative selling strategy to build sustainable relationships with targeted referral customers
Participates in strategic planning and the analysis with each member of the state recruitment team
Coordinates with Director to plan in-services, presentations, and address issues with referral sources
Initiates and coordinates contract negotiations with facilities, insurance companies, and managed care organizations
Participates in community and organizational programs, as requested, to promote professional growth and understanding
Participates in the quality and performance improvement process
Supports and promotes the Company philosophy to referral sources in the community
Promotes an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity, and well-being of all patients in a safe, secure environment
Supports and implements specific procedures and programs to meet new home development goals
Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform, and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Childhood Education, Education Counseling and Psychology, or other Human Service, Behavioral Science field or Public Administration field
Minimum of three year of work experience in a Child Placing Agency, the Department of Family and Children Services, or Non-Profit Agency preferred
Two to four years of Experience in Resource Development/ Foster Parent Recruitment and Retention preferred
Two year of marketing, fundraising, and event coordination preferred
One to five years’ experience in full cycle recruiting in a fast paced, professional oriented environment; experience in sales, insurance or financial services recruitment preferred
State Specific Foster Parent Pre-Service Training Certificate
SAFE certified Home Study Writer Certification Preferred. Company will assign this training within first month of employment as a Licensing Specialist
Strong recruiting mentality and a general understanding of a recruiting life-cycle from sourcing/lead generation to filling positions
Solid sense of confidentiality and discretion
Demonstrated knowledge of vast recruiting strategies, including savvy social media platforms
Strong business acumen and attention to detail
Effective at cold calling, pursuing warm leads, and transforming candidates into new colleagues
Ability to remain customer focused and use independent judgement in problem solving
Ability to think through issues and identify appropriate options
Ability to speak in front of people to deliver necessary material or messaging
Ability to influence professionals of senior management level
Ability to design and apply change management and organizational development strategies and influences and assists organizational change initiatives in support of business strategies
Ability to work with remote teams with units in multiple locations
Ability to handle multiple priorities
Substantial business acumen in fast moving environment
Ability to develop clear, actionable steps in support of an overall business strategy
Ability to effectively negotiate and diplomatically manage conflict
Ability to motivate and keep teams working effectively together
Self-starter to implement and enforce process About our Line of Business StepStone Family and Youth Services, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, provides the full spectrum of support to children in need of alternative, safer, and more positive living environments with residential and family services. StepStone connects children and youth who need homes with foster families, as well as foster care training, respite care and support services. For young adults transitioning from foster care to independent living, StepStone provides personalized guidance and training on basic life skills, including money management and education. For more information, please visit www.stepstoneyouth.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn. Additional Job Information This position also qualifies for participation in the STIC (Success Through Impact and Commitment) bonus structure. This incentive program is designed to reward team members for their contributions toward key company metrics and performance goals. The STIC bonus structure encourages a results-driven mindset, promoting accountability, innovation, and measurable success. By aligning individual performance with organizational impact, this structure supports both professional growth and the achievement of meaningful outcomes. Salary Range USD $52,000.00 – $55,000.00 / Year