Foster Care Recruitment, Training & Licensing Specialist

Progressive Life Center; Landover (MD); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement fund

Hybrid Work Schedule

Job summary

Progressive Life Center specializes in culturally sensitive foster care for children and families across DC, Maryland, Delaware, and nearby states. The role manages licensed homes, conducts home studies, and ensures compliant placement and ongoing support for caregivers and youth.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in social work or related field, LBSW/LMSW licensure, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field; master’s preferred.
• LBSW or LMSW licensure required.
• Two years of experience in child welfare, foster care, adoption, mental health, or related field.
• Experience engaging parents, volunteers, caregivers, and professionals for recruitment and establishing relationships.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel regionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned treatment foster homes and parents as primary contact, handling recruitment, licensing, placement, support, renewal, corrective action, and closure.
• Conduct comprehensive home studies and licensing assessments with interviews, document review, and background checks.
• Ensure licensing and regulatory compliance by maintaining audit-ready records and tracking deadlines.
• Conduct quarterly monitoring and home visits to assess safety and caregiver functioning.
• Develop and implement foster-parent recruitment strategies based on needs and capacity.
• Coordinate community outreach, information sessions, and partnerships with organizations.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

LBSW or LMSW licensure

2 years experience in related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Electronic record systems

Databases

Job description

Progressive Life Center specializes in culturally sensitive foster care for children and families across DC, Maryland, Delaware, and nearby states. The role manages licensed homes, conducts home studies, and ensures compliant placement and ongoing support for caregivers and youth.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in social work or related field, LBSW/LMSW licensure, and strong communication skills.