Foster Parent Development Specialist

HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA, INC • Jacksonville, FL

3d • Remote

About The Position

Health Connect America is seeking a Foster Parent Development Specialist to recruit and develop foster families and help children find safe, nurturing homes. The role draws on experience with children, families, and foster parents to guide prospective parents through licensing, provide training and ongoing support, and build community connections. It may suit professionals from foster care case management, child welfare, family services, behavioral health, or other child- and family-serving fields who are ready to broaden their impact.

This is a remote opportunity, but candidates must reside in Decatur, Florence, or Russellville. Employment is contingent upon completing a comprehensive background investigation. Health Connect America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field.
• Two years of experience working with youth or families in a therapeutic treatment environment.
• Valid driver’s license, consistent access to reliable transportation, and automobile insurance in good standing.
• Ability to build relationships, communicate with groups, explain complex information, and coach others.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in foster care, child welfare, family services, behavioral health, or another child- and family-serving field.
• Experience as a Foster Care Case Manager or in a related professional role.

Responsibilities

• Recruit prospective foster families through community outreach, presentations, networking, referrals, and individual conversations.
• Guide prospective foster parents from initial inquiry through licensure, coordinating applications, background checks, training, home study requirements, documentation, and approval.
• Lead training and educational opportunities to prepare foster parents to understand foster care and meet the needs of children and youth.
• Develop and support foster families through relationship-building, coaching, resources, compliance, and problem-solving.
• Maintain accurate licensing records and documentation, complete required background checks, and ensure foster homes meet applicable regulatory and program standards.
• Build community partnerships and increase awareness of foster care needs and opportunities.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling and a culture that values work/life balance.
• Employee Assistance Program, including eight 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 with exclusive savings and perks.

What This Job Offers

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