Foster Parent Recertification Specialist

Sevita; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

PTO

Holiday pay

Referral bonus

Career development

Job summary

Sevita in Baltimore, MD seeks a Recertification Coordinator to manage the foster parent annual re-evaluation process and maintain compliant records. The role supports the mission of providing stable, high-quality foster care services and works with the management team on retention and developmental activities.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Human Services, strong data entry skills, and adherence to state regulations, with opportunities for career growth within a nationwide health

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services required.
• Proficient with Excel and Microsoft.
• Proficient in record keeping and data entry.
• Child welfare experience preferred.
• Meet all state-specific regulatory requirements.
• Current driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills to manage relationships.
• A commitment to quality in everything you do.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all steps in the foster parent annual re-evaluation process.
• Maintains foster parent files in compliance with external and internal requirements.
• Conducts periodic in-home health and safety reviews.
• Works with management team to develop and implement a foster parent retention plan.
• Coordinates ongoing foster parent appreciation activities and develops skill development sessions.

Skills

Record keeping

Data entry

Child welfare experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mentor Maryland, a part of the Sevita family, provides Residential and Treatment Foster Care services to youth who may be facing out-of-home placements, transitioning back into the family home or independent living alternatives, or involved in the juvenile justice system. Through our personalized programming, we help youth gain stability, comfort and confidence to overcome all challenges and live well. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, join our mission-driven team and experience a career well lived.

Recertification Coordinator

Do you want to work in a dynamic work environment where no day is ever the same as the next? In this role, your tasks will be diversified and you will be supporting our mission.

• Coordinates all steps in the foster parent annual re-evaluation process
• Maintains foster parent files in compliance with external and internal requirements
• Conducts periodic in-home health and safety reviews
• Works with management team to develop and implement a foster parent retention plan
• Coordinates ongoing foster parent appreciation activities and develops skill development sessions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services required
• Proficient with Excel and Microsoft
• Proficient in record keeping and data entry
• Child welfare experience preferred
• Meet all state-specific regulatory requirements
• Current driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Effective communication skills to manage relationships
• A commitment to quality in everything you do

Why Join Us?

• Full Time
• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities
• Employee Referral Program bonus opportunities for eligible roles

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We've made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law