Family Care Specialist Bilingual

Our CompanyStepStone Family & Youth ServicesOverviewWe are seeking a driven and relationship focused Family Care Specialist who is passionate about recruiting and supporting foster families while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children in care. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in both outreach and connection building, and who is motivated by helping identify and prepare families to provide safe, stable, and nurturing homes for youth.The Licensing Specialist plays a key role in building strong foster parent pipelines through community engagement, targeted recruitment strategies, and ongoing relationship management. From initial outreach to final licensure, this role guides prospective families through the process with care, clarity, and a focus on ensuring each home is prepared to meet the unique needs of children impacted by trauma.In this role, you will develop recruitment strategies, engage with community partners, and support families through the SAFE home study and licensing process. You will also collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure successful placements and ongoing foster parent support, always prioritizing stability and positive outcomes for youth.We are looking for someone who is proactive, engaging, and purpose driven someone who can build trust quickly, communicate effectively, and remain committed to strengthening the network of families who open their homes to children in need.Responsibilities**The following list does not include whole Job Description**We are seeking candidates who are passionate about connecting children and youth to safe homes – and are highly adaptive, possess excellent communication skills, and manage their responsibilities well. The primary role is to assist with the evaluation of potential foster and adoptive homes for study and training.Provide ongoing monitoring, supervision, and support to licensed or certified families, and more. This position is hybrid (work from home, office, and field work). Qualifications**The following list does not include all of the job requirements**Bachelor’s level degree in a related human services field, or two year of post-secondary education with two years of related work experience or any combination of experience, training, and education, equivalent to a minimum of five years Must have the desire to provide ongoing support to foster homes for children with special needsWorking knowledge in developmental disabilities and early childhood developmentAttend required foster care pre-service trainingBilingual English/Spanish preferredMaintain flexibility in working hours that allows for early morning, after hour, and weekend appointments to accommodate foster family schedules, emergency placements, and moreMust maintain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card from the State of ArizonaMaintain a clear record through Adult and Child Safety Central Registry of any reports of abuse and neglectMust have reliable transportation, maintain current vehicle registration and insurance, as well as a valid driver’s licenseNegative pre-employment and random drug tests are requiredAbout our Line of BusinessStepStone Family and Youth Services, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, provides the full spectrum of support to children in need of alternative, safer, and more positive living environments with residential and family services. StepStone connects children and youth who need homes with foster families, as well as foster care training, respite care and support services. For young adults transitioning from foster care to independent living, StepStone provides personalized guidance and training on basic life skills, including money management and education. For more information, please visit . Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.Job SummaryID: 2026-196027Line of Business: StepStone Family & Youth ServicesPosition Type: Full-Time