Foster Parent Development Specialist

HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA, INC • Mobile, AL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Health Connect America and our family of brands are leading providers of mental and behavioral health services for children, families, and adults across a multi-state footprint. As a COA-accredited organization, we are held to nationally recognized standards of quality, accountability, and best practice in every aspect of care we deliver. We are relentlessly committed to keeping families together and transforming lives through evidence-informed care, delivered by clinically trained staff who meet clients where they are — in their homes, in their communities, and in our offices. Our work is guided by five core values: client-centered care, empowerment of our people, evidence-informed excellence, a purpose-driven culture, and bold, adaptive leadership. When you join Health Connect America, you join an organization that invests in you. You'll Grow With Us through meaningful development opportunities, Be Well With Us through programs that support your whole self, and know that You Belong With Us in a culture built on purpose, compassion, and impact.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field.
• Two years’ experience working with youth or families in a therapeutic treatment environment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with consistent access to reliable transportation and automobile insurance in good standing.

Nice To Haves

• Foster Care Case Manager ready for your next chapter. You know the system and want to expand your impact beyond individual cases.
• A natural relationship builder. You enjoy meeting people, speaking with groups, and building trust.
• The person people go to with questions. You’re good at explaining complex information, coaching others, and helping people feel prepared.
• Belief that foster care is more than finding an available bed. You understand that the right foster family can change a child’s life.
• Ready to use your experience in a new way. Your background may be in foster care, child welfare, family services, behavioral health, or another child- and family-serving field.
• Find purpose in helping others succeed. You want to equip foster parents with the tools and confidence to make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and connect with prospective foster families through community outreach, presentations, networking, referrals, and one-on-one conversations—helping individuals discover their opportunity to make a lasting difference in a child’s life.
• Guide prospective foster parents from inquiry through licensure, coordinating applications, background checks, training, home study requirements, documentation, and approval.
• Lead training and educational opportunities that prepare foster parents to understand the realities of foster care and confidently meet the needs of children and youth.
• Develop and support foster families ongoing through relationship-building, coaching, resources, compliance, and problem-solving.
• Manage licensing, documentation, and compliance requirements by maintaining accurate records, completing required background checks and documentation, and ensuring foster homes meet all applicable regulatory and program standards.
• Build community partnerships by increasing awareness of foster care needs and opportunities while strengthening the network of safe, stable, and nurturing homes available to children.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling and a culture that values work/life balance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including 8 mental health counseling sessions annually
• Paid time off and paid holidays for full-time employees
• Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary insurance options
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account
• Access to a Health Navigator
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Benefits Hub and Tickets at Work — exclusive savings and perks for everyday life

What This Job Offers

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