Foster Care Licensing Specialist

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Foster Care Licensing Specialist

$44,200 - $50,000 annually

Salaried/Exempt

Waterford, MI

This position is currently accepting applications.

This is a professional position that serves as the initial contact for all referrals for new foster care placement in accordance with contract compliance and/or acts as a liaison between foster care staff and foster parents by recruiting, certifying, and training foster parents.

• Bachelor's degree in social work or other related field as required by the State's licensing guidelines.
• Experience in a child placing agency preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation.
• Satisfactory completion of all employment eligibility and Agency hiring requirements.

• Recruit, license and retain foster parents while maintaining cases in various counties with the Ennis Center service area.
• Recruit, accept referrals for and prescreen applicants to determine eligibility as foster parents for provision of service under all agency contracts (respite, foster care, etc.).
• Research, plan and implement monthly recruitment events (number to be determined by the Director based on caseload size).
• Travel throughout various counties across agency service area to assist with licensing responsibilities across all agency offices as needed, including carrying caseloads outside of the employee's designated home office.
• Provide 24‑hour crisis on‑call availability to clients and families on a rotating basis.
• Maintain state compliance of existing foster homes and ensure completion of all required documentation for initial licensing and/or licensing renewal.
• Accurately, professionally and timely complete and distribute all required reports, filings, and statistical information.
• Identify appropriate foster homes for placements, ensuring compatibility of youth and foster home for licensing compliance.
• Participate in agency‑wide search for emergency placements, utilizing agency‑wide text and email distribution lists and coordinating with other Ennis Center offices.
• Ensure foster home compliance.
• Investigate complaints against foster families; ensure complete, accurate and timely processing.
• Attend court hearings when required.
• Facilitate ongoing training on policy and procedure as outlined by MDHHS for staff, foster parents, and others as deemed necessary.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule which may include evenings and weekends.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Promote a positive working environment within the Agency.
• Maintain a professional and respectful demeanor with Agency employees, consumers, visitors, and the public.
• Actively participate in training, staff meetings, and Agency activities as required.
• Participate in special projects or additional assignments as required.
• Comply with the Agency's Employment Policies & Procedures and Standards of Conduct.
• Maintain confidentiality of all matters related to Agency affairs and refrain from internal and external discussions related to any employee, consumer, financial, or administrative issue except as required as part of job performance.

• Health Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account option available
  • Health Saving Account option available
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance