Foster Care Licensing and Recruitment Specialist

Mchs-Family-of-Services; Thomas Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future in Michigan seeks a Licensing Specialist to advocate for foster parents, recruit and license foster homes, and supervise retention for the Foster Care program. The role includes orientation, training, home evaluations, and annual reassessments, collaborating with foster care staff to maintain licensing standards.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a human behavioral science with 1–3 years in social services, Foster Care Licensing certification, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human behavioral science with 1–3 years of social services experience.
• Foster Care Licensing certification when applicable.
• CWTI training preferred; PRIDE trainer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess the ability of potential foster families to provide care and ensure licensing compliance.
• Recruit, orient, and train prospective and current foster/adoptive parents.
• Develop case plans, write reports, and maintain timely case documentation.

Skills

Assessment skills

Home inspections

Time management

Communication

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Tools

MS Office

Windows

Job description

Kids for the Future in Michigan seeks a Licensing Specialist to advocate for foster parents, recruit and license foster homes, and supervise retention for the Foster Care program. The role includes orientation, training, home evaluations, and annual reassessments, collaborating with foster care staff to maintain licensing standards.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a human behavioral science with 1–3 years in social services, Foster Care Licensing certification, and strong