Foster Care Licensing & Recruitment Lead

NECCO (ED Necco & Associates Inc.); London (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NECCO is seeking an Initial Licensing Specialist to lead recruitment and retention efforts across US locations, driving data-based strategies and CRM accuracy. You will oversee state certification processes, home study approvals, and foster family training while embedding Necco values throughout all programs.

You will coordinate initial training, on-call advisory support, and ongoing staff collaboration, ensuring timely inquiry responses and robust program quality across locations.

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
• Bachelor's Degree or Master's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with behavioral sciences coursework
• 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 and direct recruitment & retention policies across US locations.
• Carry out the annual recruitment plan and monitor progress.
• Build relationships with foster parents, community leaders, and organizations.
• Use data to tailor recruitment methods and manage CRM leads.
• Lead the certification process per state licensing including home study and approvals.
• Maintain foster parent records and ensure pipeline accuracy.
• Oversee initial training and on-call advisory support for foster families.
• Promote Necco culture and values in all training and interactions.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelors in human services or related field

Bachelors or Masters in social work or related field

Board of Regents degree with human service concentration

Job description

NECCO is seeking an Initial Licensing Specialist to lead recruitment and retention efforts across US locations, driving data-based strategies and CRM accuracy. You will oversee state certification processes, home study approvals, and foster family training while embedding Necco values throughout all programs.

You will coordinate initial training, on-call advisory support, and ongoing staff collaboration, ensuring timely inquiry responses and robust program quality across locations.