Foster Care Licensing Specialist & Family Support

National Youth Advocate Program; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

11 holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Phone reimbursement

Half-Day Fridays (summer)

Student loan assistance

Licensure supervision available

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program is seeking a Licensing Coordinator (Foster Care) to recruit and support licensed foster homes and ensure compliance with licensure requirements. The role involves collaborating with foster parents and community partners, and advancing the goal of youth reunification with safe, stable families.

You will develop home studies, maintain records, provide ongoing training, and travel to serve families in the community. Requires a social work degree and licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
• Active and valid professional licensure; LSW preferred.
• 1 year of work experience working in direct service with youth and families.
• Tier 1 and Tier 2 certifications preferred, willing to obtain required.
• Willingness to work flexible/non-traditional hours in service of foster caregivers and youth.
• Excellent time management and relationship-building skills.
• Good computer and technology skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies that generate the quantity and quality of inquiries for viable licensed foster homes.
• Support development of potential foster parents in understanding needs and reunification goals.
• Work with current, former, and prospective foster parents to retain families.
• Complete face-to-face meetings with each foster family to maintain licensure.
• Meet with foster parents to remove barriers in the licensing process.
• Complete a comprehensive home study for family and submit for approval.
• Maintain and update all foster home records in appropriate systems.
• Provide ongoing training and support to licensed foster homes.
• Complete annual evaluations and recertification of all licensed foster homes.
• Prepare adoption finalization paperwork.
• Travels daily to provide community-based services to youth and families.

Skills

LSW preferred

Direct service experience

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

National Youth Advocate Program is seeking a Licensing Coordinator (Foster Care) to recruit and support licensed foster homes and ensure compliance with licensure requirements. The role involves collaborating with foster parents and community partners, and advancing the goal of youth reunification with safe, stable families.

You will develop home studies, maintain records, provide ongoing training, and travel to serve families in the community. Requires a social work degree and licensure.