Licensing Specialist - Recruitment

Heartland for Children; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Domestic partner coverage

Generous paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

A community-focused organization located in Bartow, Florida, seeks a dedicated professional to recruit and support prospective foster parents. This position involves engaging the community, managing recruitment initiatives, and guiding families through the licensing process. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field, with two years of experience working with families. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, ensuring support for staff and their families.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families.
• Experience in licensing is preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Recruit prospective foster families through community outreach.
• Maintain positive relationships with customers.
• Plan and organize recruitment activities.

Skills

Relationship building

Community outreach

Recruitment strategies

Organization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

This is a professional position responsible for recruiting, engaging, and supporting prospective foster parents through community outreach, relationship‑building, and guiding families through the initial steps of the licensing process.

Essential Functions:

• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with HFC customers
• Bring research based recruitment initiatives and practices to the role
• Recruit prospective foster families
• Provide follow-up to all inquiries with re-engagement needs
• Work with community partners in recruitment efforts
• Plan and organize recruitment activities in the community
• Assist in the development and maintain recruitment tracking systems
• Provide ongoing up to date support, resources and referral information to foster caregivers
• Enter family information into internal inquiry trackers
• Co-host with Foster Home Information Orientation
• Perform special projects as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Social Work or related field.Two years of experience working with children, adolescents and families is required. Experience in licensing is preferred.

Excellent benefits package with tuition assistance, domestic partner coverage, retirement andgenerous paid time off.

Additional Information:

Drug free workplace. Drug testing required. EOE/M/F/D/V.