Foster Care Licensing Specialist - Mesa, AZ (part-time)

Turnanewleaf; Mesa (AZ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company dedicated to empowering individuals is seeking a qualified candidate to maintain a caseload of licensed foster families. This role involves direct client interaction, documentation, and coordination with other service providers to support families. Qualified candidates should possess a high school diploma and preferably a degree in behavioral health or social work, with at least one year of relevant experience.

Benefits

Sick Leave

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in child welfare.
• Ability to interact positively with diverse families.
• Knowledge of intervention strategies and abuse recognition.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of licensed foster families.
• Conduct monthly home visits and document case details.
• Coordinate services and interventions with families.

Skills

Relationship Building

Cultural Competency

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Health, Social Work, or Human Services

Job description

Location: Mesa, AZ, USA

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM

A New Leaf, established in 1971, is dedicated to its mission of “Helping Families…Changing Lives,” impacting over 24,000 people annually in the Phoenix Metropolitan area. We are committed to empowering individuals and enriching communities through transformative services, guided by our core values—Compassion, Passion for Results, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, and Conscientiousness. We aim to create meaningful, lasting impacts in the communities we serve.

Hourly Pay Rate: $20.00

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of licensed foster families.
• Complete accurate case documentation and agency paperwork promptly.
• Coordinate services with clients, families, and other service providers.
• Conduct monthly home visits for foster families with placements and quarterly visits for those without.
• Participate in Child Family Team (CFT) meetings, court appearances, Team Decision Meetings (TDM), and other structured engagements to support permanency goals.
• Intervene to reduce conflict or stress within families and with involved parties.
• Document communications with entities other than DCS within ten (10) business days, including contact details and summaries.
• Ensure foster providers comply with program policies and licensing requirements.
• Drive personal vehicle for program-related activities.
• Access community resources to assist families.
• Educate families on decision-making processes.
• Seek resolutions through problem-solving and escalate concerns when necessary.
• Remain impartial and objective.
• Attend relevant staff training sessions.
• Complete amendments, renewals, and ensure provider files are up-to-date in Extended Reach.
• Assist in translating barriers and successes into system changes.
• Support utilization management and attend external agency meetings as needed.
• Assist in program development and in writing initial home studies if required.
• Maintain and report client demographic and licensing information.
• Utilize required programs and technologies effectively.
• Complete all required reports timely.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Health, Social Work, or Human Services preferred.

Experience:

• At least one (1) year of experience working with caregivers or in child welfare.
• Experience can include education, training, and related service delivery.
• Ability to relate well with families from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience in cultural diversity and assessing family strengths and needs.
• Knowledge of medication and interventions, and ability to recognize abuse or neglect.

Compliance:

• Relias Training as assigned.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, current auto insurance, and a 39-month motor vehicle record.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

We appreciate your interest. We consider applicants regardless of race, religion, color, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

A New Leaf is an at-will employer. Employment offers are contingent upon successful background, employment, education, criminal, and driving record verification.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and participate in the E-Verify program.

Benefits

Employees enjoy benefits like direct deposit, competitive pay, sick leave, Employee Assistance Program, appreciation events, and a professional environment.

Full-time employees receive additional benefits including dental/vision, paid holidays, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs, recognized with a Silver Level in worksite wellness.