Foster Home Recruitment and Licensing Specialist

Camelot Community Care; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Camelot Community Care in Stuart, FL is seeking a Foster Care Recruitment & Licensing Specialist to recruit, license and train foster homes across programs.

This role manages home studies, licensing packets, ongoing provider support and placement coordination, ensuring compliance with licensing standards and program requirements.

Strong organizational and communication skills, a valid driver’s license, and background clearance are required to operate within program guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human service field, 2+ years relevant foster care experience
• Strong organizational and communication skills are required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data tracking systems

Responsibilities

• Recruit foster homes on an ongoing basis per programmatic requirements
• Provide ongoing support to licensed foster homes
• Conduct foster home visits to ensure licensing compliance and quality of care
• Complete home studies and assess potential foster families
• Prepare licensing packets per contractual and regulatory requirements
• Maintain foster parent licensing files and monthly activity reports
• Coordinate foster child placements and respite as needed
• Attend meetings with program staff, funders and contractors
• Respond promptly to foster parent inquiries and provide training

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Flexibility in hours

Education

Bachelor's degree in a human service field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Location: Stuart Office - Port St Lucie, FL 34952
Salary Range: $45,000.00 - $45,000.00 / year

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the recruitment, training, licensing and support of foster homes in various programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruits foster homes on an ongoing basis according to programmatic and contractual requirements resulting in licensed homes to adequately meet the placement needs of the program.
• Successfully retains licensed foster homes through providing ongoing support to foster parents.
• Conducts foster home visits as required by contract or as assigned by the program supervisor and evaluates the home and family for continued compliance with licensing standards as well as assessing whether appropriate care is being provided in the home.
• Completes the home study and other assessment documents thoroughly to include an in-depth review of the potential family's appropriateness to be a foster parent.
• Completes initial licensing packets according to contractual, programmatic and regulatory requirements.
• Completes all re‑licensing packets according to contractual, programmatic and regulatory requirements.
• Responds to all foster parent inquiries on a timely basis.
• Conducts or participates in regularly scheduled new foster parent orientation sessions.
• Conducts or participates in all required pre‑service and ongoing training of foster parents according to contractual, programmatic and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains accurate foster parent licensing files, monthly activity/status reports and records regarding licensing status of each foster home.
• Attends all required meetings held by the program, funders and contractors.
• Assists with the placement of foster children, coordinates respite for foster/adoptive families and assists in identifying alternative placements for children that experience a planned or unplanned disruption.
• Maintains accurate records in all required databases and reporting systems required by Camelot Community Care or its funders.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's Degree in a human service field with at least 2 years of relevant experience with the foster care system.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Possess a current Background Clearance Screening Letter.
• Possess a valid driver's license and be insurable by the agency's current insurance carrier if using a company automobile.
• If conducting initial foster parent training, MAPP or other state‑mandated certification is required.
• Child Welfare Certification.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively assess potential foster parent for appropriateness to be licensed.
• Communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Proficient in computer usage including Microsoft Office products.