Foster Care Licensing & Recruitment Specialist

Bethany; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Education reimbursement

Wellness program

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Bethany Christian Services in Indianapolis, IN, seeks a recruiting professional to support foster care recruitment and licensing processes. You will help develop strategies to recruit foster parents, facilitate orientations, audit files, and ensure licensing compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Human Services; a Master’s degree is preferred, with experience in foster care or child welfare. Strong interviewing and customer service are essential for a full-time, on-site role with benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field from an accredited college.
• Master’s degree in Human Services or related field preferred.
• Prior experience in foster care or child welfare is a plus.
• Demonstrated interviewing, placement, diagnostic and family assessment skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and follow-through on recruitment techniques for foster and minority foster parents.
• Facilitate orientation sessions throughout the year.
• Audit and review prospective family files for paperwork validity.
• Review foster home files for licensing compliance.
• Coordinate efficient orientations for prospective foster parents.
• Work with prospective foster parents through screening and licensing.
• Monitor relicensing of foster homes within the program.
• Review referral information to ensure proper placement in out-of-home settings.
• Serve as liaison to caseworkers for activities with foster homes and community.
• Ensure licensing, recruitment, and placement align with regulations.

Skills

Interviewing

Placement

Diagnostic

Family assessment

Communication

Customer service

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Bethany Christian Services in Indianapolis, IN, seeks a recruiting professional to support foster care recruitment and licensing processes. You will help develop strategies to recruit foster parents, facilitate orientations, audit files, and ensure licensing compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Human Services; a Master’s degree is preferred, with experience in foster care or child welfare. Strong interviewing and customer service are essential for a full-time, on-site role with benefits.