Foster Care Licensing and Adoption Specialist (Hybrid)

Pathway Caring for Children; Canton (OH); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Opportunities

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Professional Growth & Development

Licensure & Exam reimbursement

Free in-house CEUs

Job summary

Pathway Caring for Children in Canton, OH is seeking a Licensing Assessor to join our team. This role conducts initial licensing and re-licensing for foster homes, handles adoption home approvals, and manages home updates, ensuring compliance with Ohio licensing standards.

You will collaborate with Licensing Operations and Support Director, maintain accurate documentation, and support trauma-informed practices while helping children and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and social services experience preferred.
• Minimum of three years in social services.
• Certified Adoption Assessor in the State of Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial foster and adoptive home assessments, including home visits and interviews.
• Manage licensing and approval paperwork per ODJFS and Pathway policies.
• Enter and maintain information in Pathway database and SACWIS.
• Complete foster home re-licensing activities.
• Process licensing updates for relocations and household changes.
• Assist with agency licensure and re-licensure activities.
• Maintain understanding of Ohio foster care and adoption licensing regulations.
• Conduct kinship adoption assessments and support court proceedings as assigned.
• Demonstrate trauma-informed practices in all interactions, assessments, and responsibilities.
• Ensure compliance with all agency, state, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation.

Skills

Diversity engagement

Documentation skills

Trauma-informed practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, or related field

Job description

Pathway Caring for Children in Canton, OH is seeking a Licensing Assessor to join our team. This role conducts initial licensing and re-licensing for foster homes, handles adoption home approvals, and manages home updates, ensuring compliance with Ohio licensing standards.

You will collaborate with Licensing Operations and Support Director, maintain accurate documentation, and support trauma-informed practices while helping children and families.