Foster Care Licensing & Compliance Specialist

Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Children and Families seeks a Licensing Specialist for Foster Care Operations to ensure licensed out-of-home care services meet high quality standards. This role supports safety, permanence and well-being of children and operates under Florida Administrative Code rules.

Responsibilities include conducting on-site visits, data collection and analysis, reviewing files, and submitting licensure packets.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of data collection and analysis methods.
• Ability to organize data for reports and documents.
• Ability to understand and apply licensing rules and procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete on-site visits and gather data.
• Review personnel and client files for licensure.
• Submit licensure packets and monitor closures as required.
• Address licensing complaints and participate in corrective actions.
• Provide guidance on licensing standards and regulatory changes.

Skills

Data collection

Data analysis

Report writing

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Independent work

Organizational skills

Job description

Florida Department of Children and Families seeks a Licensing Specialist for Foster Care Operations to ensure licensed out-of-home care services meet high quality standards. This role supports safety, permanence and well-being of children and operates under Florida Administrative Code rules.

Responsibilities include conducting on-site visits, data collection and analysis, reviewing files, and submitting licensure packets.