Licensing Specialist

Are you detail-oriented, relationship-focused, and passionate about supporting children and families? Partnership for Strong Families is seeking a full time Licensing Specialist responsible for licensing, training, and supporting families throughout the licensing process. This position reports to the Licensing Supervisor.

• Assess prospective foster and kinship families to determine eligibility for licensure.
• Conduct home studies, family assessments, interviews, and background checks in accordance with state licensing regulations, agency policies and time frames.
• Educate and prepare foster parents on the responsibilities, expectations, and requirements of foster care licensing.
• Facilitate pre-service training and other required training for potential foster families.
• Review and verify required documentation to ensure compliance with licensing standards and regulatory requirements.
• Perform initial and ongoing home visits to evaluate safety, suitability, and quality of care provided in foster homes.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records within agency databases.
• Stay current on child welfare laws, foster care regulations, best practices, and agency procedures.
• Prepare detailed reports, correspondence, and licensing recommendations for management and regulatory review.
• Ensure all foster homes meet health, safety, and child welfare standards prior to licensure and throughout the licensing period.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or a closely related field;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Two (2) years of child welfare experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Child Protection Professional (CPP) certification or CPP eligible. Must obtain a Child Protection Professional (CPP) certification within twelve (12) months of appointment.
• Possession of a valid, State of Florida driver’s license to operate the motor vehicle operated. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.

• Strong knowledge of foster home licensing policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, with the ability to interpret and apply standards consistently and accurately.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with foster parents, child welfare professionals, and community stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, assessment, and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to evaluate complex situations, make sound decisions, and develop appropriate action plans.
• Ability to work independently while effectively managing multiple priorities, maintaining organization, meeting deadlines, and exercising good judgment with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships.

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