Foster Care Licensing and Recruitment Specialist

Professional Services Group • Kenosha, WI

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Community Impact Programs is now hiring for the full-time Foster Care Licensing & Recruitment Specialist! This role directly impacts children and families' lives in the community. CIP is a non-profit organization working closely with communities to provide services in foster care, youth justice, and child welfare. The Resource Development (RD) program is responsible for recruiting and retaining foster parents and childcare providers for the Kenosha County Division of Social Services. As the Foster Care Licensing & Recruitment Specialist, you will make recommendations to the Kenosha County Division of Children and Family Services regarding the licensing of foster parent applications and assist with foster parent recruitment and retention.

Requirements

• Must have a completed Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related.
• Must have reliable transportation on a daily basis, a valid driver's license and automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive foster care licensing studies and evaluations, including written reports and assessments with recommendations regarding candidate suitability for working with foster children.
• Support foster care recruitment and retention efforts through innovative recruitment strategies, community engagement, partnership development, and participation in outreach events to educate and recruit prospective foster families.
• Assist with ongoing program planning and development.
• Facilitate Nurturing Connections Training for foster parents.
• Coordinate placements for foster children to match their needs to appropriate providers.
• Handle inquiries regarding foster care licensing.
• Maintain contact and provide support to foster parents.
• Exercise judgement to intervene as an advocate for foster parents in emergency and crisis situations.

Benefits

• Mileage Reimbursement
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development
• paid time off and company holidays
• health, vision, dental, and life insurance
• short-term disability
• 401k and profit sharing
• pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• One of our health insurance plan options with employee-only coverage is offered with no monthly premium!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level