Foster Care Licensing Specialist: Impact & Support

Bethany Christian Services; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan 403(b)

Paid Time Off

Education Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bethany Christian Services is seeking a Foster Care Licensing Specialist to support foster parents and children in care. You will train, equip, and connect families with community resources, ensuring licensing and placement align with state and federal regulations.

The role emphasizes interviewing, placement, and assessment skills, along with excellent communication and customer service to serve families across Michigan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and follow-through of recruitment techniques for foster parents and minority foster parents.
• Facilitate orientation sessions throughout the year.
• Audit and review prospective family files to ensure paperwork is current.
• Review foster home files for licensing compliance.
• Develop and coordinate efficient orientation for prospective foster parents.
• Work with prospective foster parents through initial screening and licensing.
• Monitor relicensing of foster homes within the program.
• Coordinate with foster care staff and caseworkers on placements.
• Serve as liaison to caseworkers and supervisors for activities with foster homes and the community.
• Ensure licensing, recruitment, and placement practices align with regulations.
• Inform caseworkers on licensing and placement regulations.
• Assist Training and Development and Recruitment staff with events and retention efforts.
• Participate in on-call rotation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interviewing

Placement

Diagnostic skills

Family assessment

Communication

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services

Master’s degree in Human Services

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Bethany Christian Services is seeking a Foster Care Licensing Specialist to support foster parents and children in care. You will train, equip, and connect families with community resources, ensuring licensing and placement align with state and federal regulations.

The role emphasizes interviewing, placement, and assessment skills, along with excellent communication and customer service to serve families across Michigan.