Foster Care Licensing & Home Evaluation Specialist

Bloom Our Youth; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloom Our Youth Inc. is seeking a Foster Care Licensing Specialist to provide comprehensive services to families pursuing care for Bloom foster children. You will complete initial assessments, home evaluations, re-licensing home evaluations, training, and ongoing support for foster parents.

Travel locally is required with reliable transportation. The role requires a BA in human services (Master’s preferred), and SAFE/IMPACT certifications or timelines for completion.

Qualifications

• BA degree in human services; master’s preferred; minimum two years of related work experience.
• Experience in social services position with youth and families.
• SAFE and IMPACT certifications required or to be completed within timeline.
• Flexible, strong written and oral communication; culturally competent; analytic and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates IMPACT/NTDC training sessions.
• Conducts a minimum of 3 in-home visits with prospective foster parents.
• Writes home evaluations in compliance with Office of Provider Management, Office of Residential Childcare, and Bloom policies.
• Provides or arranges all Pre-Service trainings prior to home licensure (e.g., water safety, CPR/First Aid, Reasonable and Prudent Parenting).
• Maintains foster parent case records per program, accreditation, regulatory, and contract requirements.
• Responds to inquiries from DFCS, OPM, and ORCC related to foster home compliance issues.
• Ensures mandatory reporting and other regulatory requirements are completed.
• Assists Foster Care Director in completing Foster Home Policy Violation Assessments as needed.
• Conducts renewal licensing SAFE Home Studies and updates.
• Develops yearly training goals with foster homes per re-licensure needs.
• Collaborates with Foster Care Recruitment and Retention Specialist to meet ongoing training requirements.
• Participates in Bloom strategic planning and PQI activities as appropriate.
• Participates in supervision, staff meetings, and related meetings with foster parents.
• Represents BLOOM at community and civic functions to market the program.
• Adheres to mandating and critical incident reporting guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned; supports PQI efforts.

Skills

Social services experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Cultural competency

Computer skills

Child welfare knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAFE certification

IMPACT certification

Job description

Bloom Our Youth Inc. is seeking a Foster Care Licensing Specialist to provide comprehensive services to families pursuing care for Bloom foster children. You will complete initial assessments, home evaluations, re-licensing home evaluations, training, and ongoing support for foster parents.

Travel locally is required with reliable transportation. The role requires a BA in human services (Master’s preferred), and SAFE/IMPACT certifications or timelines for completion.