Foster Care Licensing & Caregiver Support Specialist

Partnership-For-Strong-Families-Inc; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Caregiver Support Specialist at Partnership-For-Strong-Families-Inc. oversees foster home licensing activities and provides ongoing support to licensed homes in accordance with Florida regulations and agency policies.

You will conduct home studies, assess needs, coordinate trainings, and collaborate with child welfare stakeholders to promote placement stability and family well-being. Flexibility for non-traditional hours is required to support caregivers and children.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field.
• CPP and Licensing Certification or eligible.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.
• Experience in child welfare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct foster home studies and licensing activities.
• Monitor licensed homes via visits, calls, inspections, and case reviews.
• Provide crisis intervention and caregiver support.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support placements.

Skills

Foster care licensing

Communication

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field

CPP and Licensing Certification or eligible

Tools

Case management software

Job description

The Caregiver Support Specialist at Partnership-For-Strong-Families-Inc. oversees foster home licensing activities and provides ongoing support to licensed homes in accordance with Florida regulations and agency policies.

You will conduct home studies, assess needs, coordinate trainings, and collaborate with child welfare stakeholders to promote placement stability and family well-being. Flexibility for non-traditional hours is required to support caregivers and children.