Family Care Specialist

BrightSpring Health Services; Mesa (AZ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

StepStone Family & Youth Services in Mesa, AZ is seeking a driven Bilingual Family Care Specialist focused on recruiting and supporting foster families to provide safe, stable homes for youth in care.

In this hybrid role, you will develop recruitment strategies, engage community partners, and guide families through SAFE home study and licensing, collaborating with internal teams to ensure successful placements and ongoing support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's level degree in a related human services field.
• Two years post-secondary education with two years of related work experience or equivalent to five years of experience.
• Willingness to provide ongoing support to foster homes for children with special needs.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with evaluation of potential foster and adoptive homes for study and training.
• Provide ongoing monitoring, supervision, and support to licensed or certified families.
• Hybrid work arrangement including home, office, and field activities.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Excellent communication skills

Outreach and relationship-building

Foster care recruitment experience

Education

Bachelor's level degree in a related human services field

Two years post-secondary education with two years related work experience or equivalent to five years

Job description

Family Care Specialist

Job Locations

US-AZ-MESA

Job Details

ID: 2026-198006

Line of Business: StepStone Family & Youth Services

Position Type: Full-Time

Our Company

StepStone Family & Youth Services

Overview

We are seeking a driven and relationship focused Bilingual Family Care Specialist who is passionate about recruiting and supporting foster families while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children in care. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in both outreach and connection building, and who is motivated by helping identify and prepare families to provide safe, stable, and nurturing homes for youth.

The Licensing Specialist plays a key role in building strong foster parent pipelines through community engagement, targeted recruitment strategies, and ongoing relationship management. From initial outreach to final licensure, this role guides prospective families through the process with care, clarity, and a focus on ensuring each home is prepared to meet the unique needs of children impacted by trauma.

In this role, you will develop recruitment strategies, engage with community partners, and support families through the SAFE home study and licensing process. You will also collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure successful placements and ongoing foster parent support, always prioritizing stability and positive outcomes for youth.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, engaging, and purpose driven someone who can build trust quickly, communicate effectively, and remain committed to strengthening the network of families who open their homes to children in need.

Responsibilities

**The following list does not include whole Job Description**

We are seeking candidates who are passionate about connecting children and youth to safe homes - and are highly adaptive, possess excellent communication skills, and manage their responsibilities well.

The primary role is to assist with the evaluation of potential foster and adoptive homes for study and training.

• Provide ongoing monitoring, supervision, and support to licensed or certified families, and more.
• This position is hybrid (work from home, office, and field work).

Qualifications

**The following list does not include all of the job requirements**

• Bachelor's level degree in a related human services field, or two year of post-secondary education with two years of related work experience or any combination of experience, training, and education, equivalent to a minimum of five years
• Must have the desire to provide ongoing support to foster homes for children with special needs
• Working knowledge in developmental disabilities and early childhood development
• Attend required foster care pre-service training
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Maintain flexibility in working hours that allows for early morning, after hour, and weekend appointments to accommodate foster family schedules, emergency placements, and more
• Must maintain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card from the State of Arizona
• Maintain a clear record through Adult and Child Safety Central Registry of any reports of abuse and neglect
• Must have reliable transportation, maintain current vehicle registration and insurance, as well as a valid driver's license
• Negative pre-employment and random drug tests are required

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.