Foster Care Licensing & Recruitment Lead

Necco; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Necco is seeking an Initial Licensing Specialist to lead recruitment and retention strategies across the United States. The role oversees licensing, home studies, and foster-parent training in line with state regulations, while maintaining CRM data and fostering community relationships.

The position emphasizes strong communication, organizational skills, and a commitment to Necco’s culture, with on-going collaboration across teams to ensure program quality and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field with regional eligibility (Kentucky, Georgia, Indiana, Ohio).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in social work or related field, or equivalent board-approved training.
• A four-year degree plus coursework in behavioral sciences (e.g., social work, psychology, sociology); substitution of 1 year of casework allowed.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruiting and retention strategy implementation across US locations with data-driven planning.
• Manage certification process per state licensing, including home study and approvals for foster homes.
• Coordinate initial training for foster parents in line with Necco culture and required training.
• Provide rotating on-call advisory support to foster families and maintain accurate data in CRM and pipeline numbers.
• Maintain foster parent records, ensure 24-hour inquiry responses (excluding weekends) and collaborate with community partners.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Bachelor's or Master’s in social work or related field

Degree from accredited four-year college with relevant coursework

Job description

Necco is seeking an Initial Licensing Specialist to lead recruitment and retention strategies across the United States. The role oversees licensing, home studies, and foster-parent training in line with state regulations, while maintaining CRM data and fostering community relationships.

The position emphasizes strong communication, organizational skills, and a commitment to Necco’s culture, with on-going collaboration across teams to ensure program quality and growth.