Foster Care Licensing & Recruitment Lead

Necco; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Necco has an opportunity for a career as an Initial Licensing Specialist. This role leads recruitment and retention strategies, directs policies across the US, and implements programs to support foster care growth.

You will manage state licensing certification, home studies, required trainings, and maintain accurate records. Strong communication, organizational skills, and willingness to travel are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field (Kentucky, Georgia, Indiana, Ohio).
• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in social work or related field, or a Board of Regents degree with human service concentration, or a bachelor's degree and have completed department-approved training provided by the child placing agency (West Virginia).
• Bachelor's Degree or Master's degree from an accredited four-year college or university (Tennessee).
• The degree must be supplemented by at least 7 hours in behavioral sciences, such as social work, psychology, and sociology.
• One year of casework experience can be substituted for the 7 hours.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in the human services field.
• 100/300/100 Auto Insurance Coverage and Valid Driver’s license.
• Experience with Training.
• Excellent Computer Skills along with the ability to learn new skills and/or programs.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Successful completion of all required criminal background checks.
• Travel/Training Willingness.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment and retention efforts across US locations.
• Carry out the annual recruitment plan and utilize data.
• Mine existing and prospective referrals to meet demand.
• Establish Necco brand as a leader by educating community partners.
• Build relationships with foster parents, local businesses, media, churches and leaders.
• Use data to refine recruitment methods with staff and influencers.
• Ensure CRM reflects timely data on leads and activities.
• Manage follow-up communications with prospective foster parents via phone, email, text, in person, and mail.
• Ensure inquiry responses within 24 hours (excluding weekends).
• Lead state licensing certification including initial training, home study, and approvals.
• Maintain knowledge of current state regulations relating to foster homes.
• Assess families for foster suitability during training and home study.
• Provide recommendations for required training.
• Participate in admissions from youth referral to first placement.
• Maintain foster parent records and pipeline accuracy.
• Coordinate with team on home capacity and utilization.
• Manage all aspects of foster parent initial training.
• Provide on-call advisory and support to foster families on a rotating schedule.
• Dr ve your Individual Performance Scorecard and contribute to Necco culture.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

CRM data management

Training experience

Technology skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

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

Board of Regents degree with human service concentration

Tools

CRM systems

MS Office

Job description

Necco has an opportunity for a career as an Initial Licensing Specialist. This role leads recruitment and retention strategies, directs policies across the US, and implements programs to support foster care growth.

You will manage state licensing certification, home studies, required trainings, and maintain accurate records. Strong communication, organizational skills, and willingness to travel are essential to succeed in this role.