Position Details
?? Licensing Specialist Opportunity ??
?? Lansing, MI | ?? $50,000/year | Full-Time
Recruit, license, and support foster homes serving refugee children and families.
?? Bachelor's in Social Work or related field ??Spanish bilingual strongly preferred ?? Valid MI driver's license required
Help strengthen families and communities-apply now!
Coordinates and participates in the recruitment, training, licensing, and investigation activities of foster care homes for children and families in the community assigned, in accordance with all applicable contractual and regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
Devise, implement and evaluate strategies and recruitment plan to assure adequate foster homes in accordance with program, organization and contractual requirements and standards.
Develop and maintain current contact file with recruitment sources, prospective foster home data files and mailing lists.
Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with religious/community groups and key individuals to increase their awareness of the need for foster parents, and organization services.
In coordination with communications and planning department, develop and circulate promotional materials. Make regular press releases to public media sources and presentations when requested to promote foster care awareness and recruitment under the direction of the director.
Plan and conduct regular orientation meetings and pre-service training with prospective foster parents.
Complete original home study for all new foster parent applicants.
Complete annual and renewal license assessments, and all licensing actions related to changes in foster home within prescribed timeframes.
Complete investigations of all complaints against foster families in a thorough and timely manner; provide written reports to appropriate parties and regulatory agencies.
Provide on-going training and consultation for foster parents.
Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of recruitment strategies; maintain statistical data related to service delivery outcomes and measurements; provide reports and data as requested.
Job Qualifications
Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification
Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field.
State of Michigan Licensed Social Worker preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred.
Experience
Experience in child welfare preferred.
Additional Work Requirements
May be required to work extended and weekend hours.
Unrestricted Michigan driver's license with good driving record. Reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting persons served; proof of current automobile insurance.
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Requisition Number2026-12074
Employee TypeFull-Time
Hours Per Pay Period80
ShiftDay
Work Hours8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Position LocationUS-MI-Lansing
Work Environment:Onsite
Benefits Available:Dental, Earned Sick Time, Employee Discounts, Holiday Pay, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Paid Time Off, Retirement, UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options, Vision Insurance
Exact WageUSD $50,000.00
