Foster Care Licensing & Recruitment Specialist

StepStone Family & Youth Services; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

StepStone Family & Youth Services is seeking a compassionate Foster Care Licensing Specialist in Raleigh, NC. You will recruit prospective foster families, guide them through licensing, complete home assessments, and coordinate required training to ensure compliant, safe, and nurturing placements for youth in care.

The role emphasizes relationship building with families, case managers, and community partners, providing ongoing support to promote foster parent retention and placement stability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, education, counseling, or related field.
• 1 year of experience in a Child Placing Agency or related nonprofit.
• Recruitment and retention of foster parents preferred.
• Strong recruiting mentality and understanding of the recruiting life cycle.
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently for recruitment events.

Responsibilities

• Recruit prospective foster/adoptive parents and build community awareness.
• Develop proactive recruitment plans to attract and certify candidates.
• Respond to inquiries within 24 hours via phone or email.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies and state licensing regulations.
• Assist with licensing; complete required documentation and home assessments.
• Coordinate training and maintain foster parent files and records.

Skills

Recruiting

Relationship building

Communication

Project management

Cold calling

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Experience in child placement/recruitment in nonprofit sector

Job description

StepStone Family & Youth Services is seeking a compassionate Foster Care Licensing Specialist in Raleigh, NC. You will recruit prospective foster families, guide them through licensing, complete home assessments, and coordinate required training to ensure compliant, safe, and nurturing placements for youth in care.

The role emphasizes relationship building with families, case managers, and community partners, providing ongoing support to promote foster parent retention and placement stability.