Foster Licensing Specialist (I–III) — Impactful Child Welfare

UCAN (Chicago); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan (401k) Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

UCAN (Chicago) is seeking a Licensing Specialist I–III to develop foster family applicants, assess their ability to provide trauma-informed care, and license homes for foster children in our community. You will monitor compliance and support foster families through the licensing process, ensuring safe, permanent families for children in UCAN's care.

Working in the Professional Foster Parenting team, you will collaborate with DCFS and staff to complete home studies, maintain accurate licensing

Qualifications

• BSW or BS/BA in Human Service field required.
• 2 years of experience in child welfare casework or 1 year in foster home licensing (I/II/III).
• Child Care Act and 402 Certification.
• Licensed Child Welfare Services Employee preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; culturally respectful.

Responsibilities

• Assess families desiring to become foster parents.
• Write home studies for new foster parents.
• Maintain licensing files and complete licensing forms.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure licensing compliance.
• Monitor fostering home safety and compliance.
• Respond to licensing issues and report concerns.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cultural sensitivity

Team collaboration

Education

BSW or BS/BA in Human Service

MSW or MS/MA in Human Service

Child Care Act and 402 Certification

Licensed Child Welfare Services Employee preferred

Job description

UCAN (Chicago) is seeking a Licensing Specialist I–III to develop foster family applicants, assess their ability to provide trauma-informed care, and license homes for foster children in our community. You will monitor compliance and support foster families through the licensing process, ensuring safe, permanent families for children in UCAN's care.

Working in the Professional Foster Parenting team, you will collaborate with DCFS and staff to complete home studies, maintain accurate licensing