Foster Care Licensing Specialist

Foster Care Licensing SpecialistPosition at Clarvida - ArizonaJob Title: Foster Care Licensing Specialist Location: Arizona Employment Type: Full time (40 hours/week) Salary: $21.00/hr.-23.00/hr.About Your RoleAs our Foster Care Licensing Specialist, you will meet with potential foster families to conduct home studies to license or certify them as foster or adoptive homes. In this role, you will support foster care or adoptive families by providing case management, knowledge of the foster care system, training, and crisis management as needed to care for children in their homes. You will also receive supportive supervision and case review to aid in your professional growth.ResponsibilitiesConduct home studies to license or certify foster and adoptive homesProvide ongoing case management and support to foster familiesOffer training and guidance to ensure families can meet the needs of children placed in their careAddress crisis situations and provide interventions as necessaryCollaborate with the Clarvida team for case reviews and professional developmentConducts community outreach to build partnerships and recruit new families into the program.Required QualificationsHigh School Diploma with five years' child welfare experience, Associates degree with three years' child welfare experience or, Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field (Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, etc.)2+ years of experience in Child Welfare, Human Services, or with families21 years of age or olderAbility to obtain and maintain a valid unrestricted Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card, DCS Clearance, and First Aid/CPR CertificationCurrent Arizona State Driver's License with a good driving record for the past 3 yearsCurrent personal vehicle liability insurance and vehicle registrationCompensation & Benefits$21.00/hr.-23.00/hrSign-on bonus: $1,000 that is divided into 90 and 120 daysFull-time Employees:Paid vacation days that increase with tenureSeparate sick leave that rolls over annuallyUp to 10 paid holidays*Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan optionsEmployee Assistance ProgramHealth, Dependent, and Transportation Flexible Spending AccountsEmployee, Spouse, and Dependent Basic and Optional Life InsuranceAll Employees:401(k) planMileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (or company phone)Pet InsuranceDailyPay – access to your daily earnings without waiting for paydaySoFi at Work student loan refinancingNext Steps Financial Wellness program webinars and toolsCompany laptop and IT supportVerizon and Dell discountsPerks @Clarvida – national discounts on travel, shopping, and entertainmentTraining, Development, and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirementsOpportunities for advancement! As we grow, you grow with usHow to ApplyIf you're ready to make a difference in the lives of foster families and children, apply now to join Clarvida's team as a Foster Care Licensing Specialist.*Benefit option varies by State/CountyApplication Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.Equal Opportunity Employer Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.Fraud Alert Clarvida never charges fees to apply and does not conduct interviews via messaging apps. Official communication will come from @clarvida.com email addresses or verified Clarvida LinkedIn profiles.Keywords: Foster Care Licensing Specialist, Child Welfare, Human Services, Foster Care, Adoption, Case Management, Arizona. Clarvida Maine