Foster Care Licensing Specialist

Guiding Harbor; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Guiding Harbor in Belleville, MI seeks a Foster Care Licensing Worker to recruit, license and train foster families, ensuring homes meet licensing standards and trauma-informed care for children in care.

The role emphasizes paperwork, data entry, and coordination of support services, with evaluation and training duties across the Foster Care program. Strong collaboration and organizational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and knowledge of the child welfare system.
• Experience coordinating training and licensing processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, orient, train and license foster parents and coordinate training events.
• Develop recruiting plans for licensing and growth.
• Maintain foster parent records and licensing documentation in MISACWIS.
• Complete initial intake and ongoing evaluations within licensing timelines.
• Coordinate support services and referrals for children in care.
• Represent the agency in community outreach and public speaking for recruitment.

Skills

Bachelor's degree related field

Knowledge of child welfare system

Trauma-informed care understanding

Writing & communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Flexible / adaptable

Education

Bachelor's degree in human behavioral science or related field

Tools

MISACWIS

Job description

Guiding Harbor in Belleville, MI seeks a Foster Care Licensing Worker to recruit, license and train foster families, ensuring homes meet licensing standards and trauma-informed care for children in care.

The role emphasizes paperwork, data entry, and coordination of support services, with evaluation and training duties across the Foster Care program. Strong collaboration and organizational skills are essential for success.