Foster Care Home Licensor
About The Position
Provide quality child and family centered services that facilitate the healthy development of children and family stability thru the licensing of Foster Homes. This position will provide services to the Arbor Circle's current licensed foster homes, as well recruit, assess, and license new foster homes. Services are provided in homes and in the community to assess and assist families wishing to become Foster Parents and to maintain ongoing approval of current foster homes. Positive outcomes are achieved through purposeful and respectful relationships rooted in trauma informed care, hope and evidence-based research and licensing requirements. The Foster Home Licensor will hold a blended case load that includes cases in both Muskegon and Ottawa Counties.
Requirements
- BSW or other qualified related Bachelors’ degree per State of Michigan Child Welfare Standards
- Prior experience working with children and families
- Prior experience with community-based work
- Knowledge of / experience in Muskegon and Ottawa County required.
- Current Driver's License, Clean Driving records and current Auto insurance
Nice To Haves
- Previous foster care/child welfare experience, including CWTI training strongly preferred.
- Michigan Child Welfare Certificate a plus!
Responsibilities
- Complete assessments, regular visits and all required activities related to establishing new foster homes, renewing foster home licenses and as changes in the foster home occur.
- Conduct, monitor and review special investigations of licensed foster homes, and provide appropriate recommendations and corrective action plans.
- Create and implement effective plans to recruit and retain foster families, including presentations, attending events in the community, newsletters, special events, awards, gifts of appreciation and support groups.
- Schedule and provide orientation and training for prospective and current foster parents at times convenient for families, including evenings and weekends.
- Documentation of activities per State of Michigan licensing standards.
- Provide emergency, on-call interventions after hours and on holidays, as required.
Benefits
- Market driven and equitable salary practices
- Robust health insurance options
- 401k match
- 11 paid holidays (including floating holidays for times important to you)
- 3 weeks’ vacation upon hire plus separate paid sick time
- Supportive and fulfilling culture
- Equity and inclusion focused affinity and work groups
- Quality supervision
- Flexible scheduling
- A vibrant work culture
- Ongoing training opportunities
- Avenues for career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
