Foster Care Records & Licensing Coordinator

Ohio Guidestone; Berea (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Flexible work schedules

Mileage reimbursement

Free licensure supervision

Annual professional development & CEU

EAP

Job summary

OhioGuidestone seeks a qualified Foster Care Assessor to support home studies, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with state agencies. You will review reports, support foster families, and help implement policy changes across Ohio.

Requires degree in social work or related field; LISW/LSW/LPC preferred, and SACWIS experience is highly desirable. Travel to offices and homes may be required; valid Ohio driver’s license expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field (LISW, LSW, or LPC preferred).
• Certified adoption assessor or eligible; must begin certification process within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum 1 year of administrative experience in social services, foster care, or adoption preferred.
• Experience with SACWIS or similar case management systems is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the values and guiding principles of OhioGuidestone every day, performing with the highest standards of excellence, integrity and ethics.
• Maintain organized, confidential client records in accordance with privacy regulations.
• Review and approve detailed written home study reports and recommendations.
• Assist with home re-certifications in accordance with expiration timelines, ensuring completion within 30 days of assignment.
• Coordinate foster home transfers and support the completion of foster home addendums, including changes such as new occupants and relocations.
• Maintain and enter SACWIS reports for each child placed in a treatment or medically fragile foster home.
• Stay informed of updates to ODJFS rules and support the implementation of changes, contributing to policy development to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Support the assignment and coordination of home studies to appropriate assessors.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Discretion & judgment

Flexible scheduling

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work or related field

LISW/LSW/LPC preferred

Tools

SACWIS familiarity

Job description

OhioGuidestone seeks a qualified Foster Care Assessor to support home studies, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with state agencies. You will review reports, support foster families, and help implement policy changes across Ohio.

Requires degree in social work or related field; LISW/LSW/LPC preferred, and SACWIS experience is highly desirable. Travel to offices and homes may be required; valid Ohio driver’s license expected.