Licensing Specialist - Foster Care
About The Position
The Licensing Specialist recruits, licenses, supervises, and trains foster family homes for youth who need out-of-home placement. The role responds to family crises to help maintain the safety of family members and restore family stability, and coordinates collateral services as required by Michigan law, Division of Child Welfare Licensing requirements, and applicable Service Standards. The position involves a non-traditional, flexible work week, including evenings and weekends when necessary. The specialist may need to transport foster children using their own vehicle. The role works with individuals opening their homes to children who have experienced abuse, neglect, or trauma. Spectrum Child & Family Services describes the position as an opportunity to support families and contribute to professional development.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a human services disciplinary area.
- Reliable and ongoing transportation for home visits and transportation of youth and families.
- Valid unrestricted driver's license, good driving record, and proof of automobile insurance.
- Knowledge of strength-based family work, solution-focused treatment, the wraparound process, child development, child welfare laws, and foster care policies, processes, and procedures.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience working with families and assessment skills preferred.
- Completion of the Child Welfare Training Institute highly desired.
Responsibilities
- Recruit, license, supervise, and train foster family homes for youth needing out-of-home placement.
- Respond to family crises to maintain family members' safety and reinstate family stability.
- Coordinate collateral services as required by Michigan law, Division of Child Welfare Licensing requirements, and applicable Service Standards.
- Make home visits and provide transportation to youth and families as required.
- Transport foster children using a personal vehicle when necessary.
Benefits
- BCBS medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- 403(b) with employer match
- Paid time off
- Mileage reimbursement
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Job Type
Full-time
