Foster Care Licensing Specialist

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Dis.

Vacation leave 15 days/year

Sick leave 15 days/year

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

State Retirement Plan

Job summary

Statewide recruitment for the South Carolina Department of Social Services seeks an Initial Licensing Coordinator to manage foster family licensing, home studies, and related processes. The role includes conducting home visits, reviewing licensing paperwork, and ensuring timely license issuance in line with policy and practice models.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Social Work or related field with experience in human services; a Master’s degree may be preferred for select roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Social Welfare or Behavioral Science with 1 year of professional experience in human services or social services.
• Bachelor's Degree in any other field with 2 years of professional experience in human services or social service programs.
• Master's Degree or higher in Social Work, Social Welfare or Behavioral Science may be preferred for select positions.

Responsibilities

• Initial Licensing Coordinator ensures accountability of foster family applications and home studies through coaching, training, and support.
• Promotes safety, permanency, and well-being by adhering to policy, participating in case reviews, and monitoring data reports.
• Performs licensing duties including ICPC referrals, kinship licensing, and foster home licensing; completes home visits and license paperwork.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work / Social Welfare / Behavioral Science

Bachelor's degree in any other field

Master's degree or higher in Social Work / Social Welfare / Behavioral Science (preferred)

Job description

Statewide recruitment for the South Carolina Department of Social Services seeks an Initial Licensing Coordinator to manage foster family licensing, home studies, and related processes. The role includes conducting home visits, reviewing licensing paperwork, and ensuring timely license issuance in line with policy and practice models.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Social Work or related field with experience in human services; a Master’s degree may be preferred for select roles.