Foster Care Licensing & Recruitment Specialist

ENNIS CENTER FOR CHILDREN, INC.; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Job summary

The Ennis Center for Children in Michigan is hiring a Foster Care Licensing Specialist in Saginaw. This professional role serves as the initial contact for referrals, recruiting, certifying and training foster parents under agency contracts.

Starting salary ranges from $44,200 to $50,450, with salaried/exempt status. Travel across counties, licensing duties, and court appearances may be required. The position emphasizes eligibility, licensing renewals, and 24-hour crisis support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field as required by the State’s licensing guidelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation.
• Satisfactory completion of all employment eligibility and Agency hiring requirements.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting, licensing and retaining foster parents.
• Maintain cases in various counties within the service area.
• Provide 24-hour crisis on-call availability on a rotating basis.
• Ensure foster home compliance and complete licensing documentation.
• Attend court hearings when required.
• Maintain flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliable transportation

Employment eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Job description

The Ennis Center for Children in Michigan is hiring a Foster Care Licensing Specialist in Saginaw. This professional role serves as the initial contact for referrals, recruiting, certifying and training foster parents under agency contracts.

Starting salary ranges from $44,200 to $50,450, with salaried/exempt status. Travel across counties, licensing duties, and court appearances may be required. The position emphasizes eligibility, licensing renewals, and 24-hour crisis support.