Child Placement Licensing Coordinator

Porthealth; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Benefits package including medical, Rx

Life and disability insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

PSLF eligible employer

Professional development

Job summary

Easterseals PORT Health in Raleigh, NC seeks a Licencing Coordinator to recruit, license, and support Therapeutic Foster Parents, ensuring compliance with state regulations. You will conduct training, oversee background checks, and maintain audit-ready licensing files while providing ongoing support to families.

The role requires coordination of visits and licensing processes, plus on-call rotation for emergencies. This is a full-time, 9am-5pm role with some evenings for training and meetings.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal communication.
• Attention to detail and dependability.
• Ability to train, support, and guide foster families.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn DSS licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, license, and maintain a caseload of Therapeutic Foster Parents with compliance to state regulations.
• Deliver required pre-service and ongoing training and track licensure for foster families.
• Conduct mandatory background checks and maintain audit-ready licensing files and documentation.
• Provide ongoing support to foster parents through regular communication, visits, and monitoring of service delivery.
• Ensure adherence to DSS, Mental Health, HIPAA, and ESPH standards and keep leadership informed.

Skills

Strong organizing

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Train and support foster families

DSS licensing knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or human services

NC Qualified Professional (two years in Child Mental Health Services)

Job description

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We are seeking a dedicated and mission-driven Licensing Coordinator working in Raleigh, North Carolina to play a vital role in developing, training, and supporting highly skilled Therapeutic Foster Parents.

This isn’t just a job — you will be shaping futures and strengthening foster families as part of our shared mission to help people reach their full potential.

Your Role in Our Mission

As a Licensing Coordinator, your work will directly support the success of children, families, and foster parents. You will develop and implement recruitment, training, and licensing processes for Therapeutic Foster Parents while ensuring full compliance with state regulations.

Your days will be filled with purpose — from helping families complete licensing requirements and offering ongoing support, to conducting visits, performing background checks, and maintaining audit-ready files. Every task you complete strengthens our foster care system and improves outcomes for the children we serve.

This role offers a flexible Full-Time Monday – Friday work schedule. Mostly 9am-5pm with some evening hours for training foster parents or meeting with foster parents after work hours.

Note: The successful candidate will participate in an on-call rotation for routine and emergency situations, responding to emergency/crisis needs as they arise during the day, night, weekends, and holidays.

Why Join Us?

At Easterseals PORT Health, we help our team members embrace their potential, grow professionally, and thrive. As part of our mission-driven team, you’ll gain ongoing developmental opportunities and work alongside leaders known for excellence in child and family services.

• Competitive hourly rate of $22.30 – $23.30 (based on experience)
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Full benefits package for benefits-eligible positions including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and legal services support
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
• Professional development, training, and opportunities for advancement

What You’ll Do

• Recruit, license, and maintain a caseload of high-quality Therapeutic Foster Parents, ensuring full compliance with state regulations.
• Deliver required pre-service and ongoing training and track all training and licensure requirements for foster families.
• Conduct all mandatory background checks and maintain accurate, audit-ready licensing files and documentation.
• Provide ongoing support to foster parents through regular communication, quarterly visits, and monitoring of service delivery.
• Ensure adherence to DSS, Mental Health, HIPAA, and ESPH standards while keeping leadership informed of key issues.
• Participate in on-call rotation and engage in professional development, outreach, and staff training as needed.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Provides oversight, supervision, and monitoring of licensure requirements for Treatment Foster Parents

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Must meet the NC Qualified Professional requirements to include two years’ experience in Child Mental Health Services
• Bachelor’s degree in social work or human services field
• A valid driver’s license, current auto insurance and a reliable vehicle for work-related travel

Skills & Qualities:

• Strong organizational abilities
• Excellent interpersonal communication
• Attention to detail and dependability
• Ability to train, support, and guide foster families
• Knowledge of or ability to learn DSS licensing requirements

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trusted and compassionate partner providing exceptional disability, mental health, substance use, and community-based services. Our 2,600-member team delivers more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 children, adults, and families in over 11,000 home, community, and facility locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

We are proud to be an IDEAL organization — Inclusive Culture, Diverse Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning & Growing.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!