Foster Licensing & Recruitment Lead

Necco; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Necco is seeking an Initial Licensing Specialist to lead recruitment and retention strategies across all locations in the United States. You will drive certification processes, manage foster parent training, and ensure accurate CRM data and timely follow‑ups with prospective foster families.

You will educate communities and partner organizations, maintain foster parent records, and collaborate with teams to meet program goals while upholding Necco principles and culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field (Kentucky, Georgia, Indiana, Ohio).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in social work or related field, or a Board of Regents degree with human service concentration, or a bachelor’s degree and completed department‑approved training (West Virginia).
• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university. The degree must be supplemented by at least 7 hours in behavioral sciences (e.g., social work, psychology, sociology).
• One year of casework experience can substitute for the 7 hours.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in the human services field.
• 100/300/100 Auto Insurance Coverage and Valid Driver’s license.
• Experience with Training.
• Excellent Computer Skills along with the ability to learn new skills and/or programs.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Successful completion of all required criminal background checks.
• Travel/Training Willingness.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment and retention strategies across all locations in the United States.
• Mine existing and prospective parents for referrals and carry out the annual recruitment plan.
• Establish Necco brand as a leader in foster care by educating community and related organizations at events.
• Manage CRM to reflect accurate data and timely follow‑up with leads/opportunities.
• Provide foster parent training classes and oversee certification processes per state licensing requirements.
• Maintain all aspects of the foster parent records and ensure accuracy of pipeline numbers.
• Collaborate with staff, foster parents, and community‑based influencers to develop ongoing recruitment methods.
• Provide on‑call advisory and support to foster families on a rotating schedule.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Data analysis

CRM

Training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field (Kentucky, Georgia, Indiana, Ohio)

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in social work or related field

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university

7 hours in behavioral sciences requirement

One year of casework experience can substitute

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in human services

Auto Insurance Coverage and Valid Driver’s license

Job description

Necco is seeking an Initial Licensing Specialist to lead recruitment and retention strategies across all locations in the United States. You will drive certification processes, manage foster parent training, and ensure accurate CRM data and timely follow‑ups with prospective foster families.

You will educate communities and partner organizations, maintain foster parent records, and collaborate with teams to meet program goals while upholding Necco principles and culture.