Foster Care Licensing & Recruitment Lead

Necco; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Necco is seeking an Initial Licensing Specialist in Elizabethtown, KY. This role leads recruitment and retention strategies for foster care across the US and drives certification and initial training processes for foster homes.

You will build partnerships with community organizations, manage CRM data, and ensure timely inquiry responses while upholding Necco culture and performance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the human services field.
• Valid driver's license with auto insurance coverage.
• Willing to travel for training.
• Experience with training initiatives.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Criminal background checks clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage recruitment and retention policies across US locations.
• Create and implement recruitment and retention strategies and programs.
• Establish Necco brand in foster care by educating the community and related organizations at events.
• Build relationships with foster parents, local businesses, and community leaders.
• Maintain CRM data on leads, opportunities and activities; ensure timely follow-up.
• Coordinate certification process and home study approvals as required by state licensing.
• Manage initial training for foster parents.
• Contribute to Necco culture and performance scorecards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Excellent computer skills

Driver's license

Willing to travel

Training experience

CRM data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in social work or related human service field

Board of Regents degree with human service concentration

Bachelor's degree with department-approved training provided by child placing agency (West Virginia)

Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited four-year college or university

7+ hours in behavioral sciences (e.g., social work, psychology, sociology)

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

Necco is seeking an Initial Licensing Specialist in Elizabethtown, KY. This role leads recruitment and retention strategies for foster care across the US and drives certification and initial training processes for foster homes.

You will build partnerships with community organizations, manage CRM data, and ensure timely inquiry responses while upholding Necco culture and performance standards.