Foster Care Licensing Specialist — Remote (ND)

ND Health and Human Services; Bismarck (ND); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blended workplace model

Job summary

ND Health and Human Services is seeking a Foster Care Licensing Specialist to support the Licensing Unit in the Bismarck/Mandan area. This role will conduct comprehensive home studies, interview prospective foster families, and enter documentation into the statewide database.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in social work or related field, and at least one year of relevant professional experience, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Empathy, resilience and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficiency with various software programs and databases required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing home study assessments through face-to-face onsite visits.
• Interview prospective foster families and inspect home environments.
• Coordinate documentation and enter data into statewide database accurately.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Empathy

Resilience

Conflict resolution

Software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Job description

ND Health and Human Services is seeking a Foster Care Licensing Specialist to support the Licensing Unit in the Bismarck/Mandan area. This role will conduct comprehensive home studies, interview prospective foster families, and enter documentation into the statewide database.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in social work or related field, and at least one year of relevant professional experience, with strong communication and organizational skills.