Foster Care Licensing Specialist

Description


Job Title: Foster Care Licensing Specialist

Location: Wellspring Traverse City

Service Area: Grand Traverse counties

Position Type: Full-Time | Salary


Wellspring Lutheran Services is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to serving families and children throughout Michigan. We are currently seeking a Foster Care Licensing Specialist to join our foster care team in Traverse City, serving families across Grand Traverse county.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial assessments of new foster parent applicants.
• Complete annual and renewal license assessments, and all licensing activities related to changes in the foster home.
• Conduct, monitor and review special investigations of licensed foster homes and provide appropriate recommendations and corrective action plans.
• Create and implement plans to recruit and retain foster families through community outreach, events, newsletters and support groups.
• Schedule and provide pre-service and ongoing training for prospective foster parents.
• Provide orientation for prospective foster families to facilitate the application process.
• Obtain referrals and intake information and assist in making placements in compliance with policy.
• Visit each assigned foster home at least once each quarter.
• Maintain accurate records, confidentiality and timely documentation.
• Provide emergency, on-call interventions after hours and on holidays as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or a related human services field (required)
• Experience working with children and families (preferred)
• Valid Michigan driver's license, vehicle registration and auto insurance (required)
• Reliable, compassionate and committed to high-quality service

Schedule and Compensation

• Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
• Starting Salary: $41,500 - $44,500 per year, based off experience
• On-Call: Participation in team rotation
• On-site: Office-based with flexible scheduling
• Service Area: Regular travel through Grand Traverse county.
• Travel: mileage reimbursement provided

Benefits

• Supportive, mission-driven team environment
• Weekly and as-needed supervision and support
• Health, Vision & Dental insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan + matching
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• DailyPay - access your earned wages anytime
• Wellspring SupportLinc - employee assistance program

Location


Wellspring Lutheran Services
1401 Douglas Drive, Suite 113
Traverse City, MI 49696

Join Wellspring and use your social work expertise to empower children and families across Northern Michigan. Apply today to be part of a mission-driven team making a difference every day.

Full job description provided during the interview.