Samaritas
Foster Home Licensing Specialist – Grand Rapids Metro Area
Salary:
$43,888 annually
Location:
Grand Rapids, MI Metro Area
We’re seeking a
Foster Home Licensing Specialist (Social Worker)
who will play a vital role in building safe, nurturing environments for children in need.
Responsibilities
Coordinate and lead recruitment, training, and licensing of foster homes.
Ensure compliance with all contractual, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
Investigate and support foster families to create positive outcomes for children.
Devise, implement, and evaluate strategies and recruitment plans 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 ongoing 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.
Why You'll Love This Role
Be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to child welfare.
Engage directly with the community to make a lasting impact.
Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development.
Training for this role will be provided by Samaritas.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field.
Experience: Child welfare experience strongly preferred.
Additional Requirements:
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings/weekends.
Valid Michigan driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
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$43,888 annually
Location:
Grand Rapids, MI Metro Area
We’re seeking a
Foster Home Licensing Specialist (Social Worker)
who will play a vital role in building safe, nurturing environments for children in need.
Responsibilities
Coordinate and lead recruitment, training, and licensing of foster homes.
Ensure compliance with all contractual, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
Investigate and support foster families to create positive outcomes for children.
Devise, implement, and evaluate strategies and recruitment plans 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 ongoing 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.
Why You'll Love This Role
Be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to child welfare.
Engage directly with the community to make a lasting impact.
Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development.
Training for this role will be provided by Samaritas.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field.
Experience: Child welfare experience strongly preferred.
Additional Requirements:
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings/weekends.
Valid Michigan driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
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