Foster Care Certification Specialist

MEP Health; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health is recruiting to assess and certify foster families using a trauma-informed, family-centered approach. The role partners with the community to help caregivers create safe, nurturing homes that support stability and well-being for children and youth.

The position emphasizes conducting home studies, providing training, and ensuring regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in a mission-driven culture focused on safety and permanency.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of child welfare certification/home study processes and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to apply trauma-informed and family-centered practices.
• Excellent communication, assessment, documentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to caregiver support and child/youth outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home studies and ongoing assessments of prospective and current foster families.
• Provide pre-service and ongoing training to foster caregivers.
• Ensure compliance with state and licensing regulations and required documentation.
• Offer guidance and support to caregivers to promote safety, permanency, and child/youth well-being.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in a mission-driven, supportive culture.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Family-centered care

Communication

Assessment

Documentation

Relationship-building

Caregiver support

Child/youth well-being

Job description

Recruit, assess, and certify foster families using a trauma-informed, family-centered approach. Serve as a community-facing partner to help caregivers create safe, nurturing homes and improve stability and well-being for children and youth.

Key Duties

• Conduct home studies and ongoing assessments of prospective and current foster families.
• Provide pre-service and ongoing training to foster caregivers.
• Ensure compliance with state and licensing regulations and required documentation.
• Offer guidance and support to caregivers to promote safety, permanency, and child/youth well-being.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in a mission-driven, supportive culture.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong knowledge of child welfare certification/home study processes and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Ability to apply trauma-informed and family-centered practices.
• Excellent communication, assessment, documentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to caregiver support and child/youth outcomes.