Foster Care Licensing & Recruitment Specialist

Wisconsin Community Services, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Community Services, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Treatment Foster Care Licensing Specialist in Milwaukee.

The role focuses on licensing foster parents, coordinating related trainings, and recruiting new homes in partnership with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) 56 standards. Responsibilities include training, licensing, and ongoing support for foster families, ensuring compliance with state requirements, and providing crisis intervention when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant area of human services.
• Minimum of two years of experience providing services to children and families.
• Valid driver’s license, automobile, and insurance.
• Background check, drug test, and license verification required.
• TFC program trainings (DCF 56, DCF 54, Nurturing Connections) must be completed.
• Ability to assist in crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Recruit foster homes through community outreach and events.
• License and train Level 3 and Level 4 TFC homes per DCF 56.
• Coordinate Nurturing Connections trainings for foster parents.
• Track required training hours and provide additional training as needed.
• Maintain foster parent files to meet DCF 56 requirements.
• Provide crisis intervention support and 24/7 availability to foster parents.
• Assist with information gathering for monthly reports and contracts.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Master's degree in Social Work preferred

Job description

Wisconsin Community Services, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Treatment Foster Care Licensing Specialist in Milwaukee.

The role focuses on licensing foster parents, coordinating related trainings, and recruiting new homes in partnership with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) 56 standards. Responsibilities include training, licensing, and ongoing support for foster families, ensuring compliance with state requirements, and providing crisis intervention when needed.