Foster Family Engagement & Licensing Specialist

Socket.dev; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) Retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

SAFY is seeking a Full Time Engagement & Licensing Specialist for the Birmingham division in Alabama. As an Engagement & Licensing Specialist you will be responsible for the recruitment, licensing, engagement and retention of foster parents, as defined by annual goals.

You will work with staff, foster parents and community partners to promote recruitment events, complete home studies, manage the licensing process within timelines, provide training coordination, monitor compliance and report on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a human services field.
• LBSW, LGSW/LMSW; LCSW, LSW preferred
• Two years of relevant experience in client and/or community engagement.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) as well comfort with public speaking and facilitation of groups.
• Ability to operate a computer with Microsoft Office, other software, agency databases and online systems.
• Acceptable driving record and auto insurance coverage to meet travel requirements.
• Previous experience in child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, license, engage and retain foster parents to meet annual goals.
• Coordinate home studies and licensing processes within state requirements.
• Develop and implement recruitment activities using community events and outreach.
• Manage budgets and monitor recruitment and advertising activities.
• Provide training coordination and reporting to leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Community outreach

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or human services

LBSW/LGSW/LMSW; LCSW/LSW preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Agency databases

Job description

SAFY is seeking a Full Time Engagement & Licensing Specialist for the Birmingham division in Alabama. As an Engagement & Licensing Specialist you will be responsible for the recruitment, licensing, engagement and retention of foster parents, as defined by annual goals.

You will work with staff, foster parents and community partners to promote recruitment events, complete home studies, manage the licensing process within timelines, provide training coordination, monitor compliance and report on