Hybrid Licensing Specialist chez Safe Children Coalition Inc

Description

Licensing Specialist:

Here at Safe Children Coalition, it is our mission TO PROTECT CHILDREN And YOUTH, STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, AND BUILD COMMUNITY. As a Licensing Specialist, you'll guide, support, and license foster families, helping build safe, loving homes for children who need them most. This role blends compassion with compliance — ideal for someone who enjoys connecting with people, staying organized, and making a meaningful impact every day.

Some key job duties in this vital role include:

• Family Engagement and Assessment: Build trusted relationships with foster families. Complete thorough, trauma-informed interviews and home assessments that prepare caregivers to meet the unique needs of children in care.
• Licensing and Relicensing: Guide families through the licensing process from start to finish. Conduct annual re-licensing and ensure compliance with all regulatory timelines and standards.
• Retention and Relicensing Visits: Conduct routine check-ins and visits to identify barriers early, offer solutions, and help foster families feel seen, heard, and valued.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interview and assess perspective foster families
• Complete all initial and relicensing requirements for prospective foster families
• Assist families with required trainings
• Conduct all required procedures for annual re-licensing of foster families
• Conduct required retention/waiver visits 
• Attendance and preparation of documentation for case review consultations for foster homes
• Participation in case review consultations when applicable for dependency related case review consultations
• Provides support and advocacy for assigned foster families
• Participation in foster home recruitment activities and education 
• Increase public awareness of the need for safe, appropriate foster homes.                                                                                  
• Participate in on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis

STANDARDS OF CONDUCT:

• Will adhere to all policies and procedures including but not limited to privacy, confidentiality and security policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality about all matters.
• Ensures that the Association provides its services with sensitivity to the cultural differences that are present among the Associations’ employees, clients, members, and volunteers.
• Will abide by the decision of the management team in the use and disclosure of PHI.

  A comprehensive benefits program including: 

• 5 weeks of PTO accruals available during the first year of employment
• 12 paid holidays
• Professional development
• Ongoing coaching and feedback
• Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”)

Health Benefits with shared premium costs, including: 

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement

Starting Pay: $48,000.00

Requirements

LIST OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Possess valid Florida Driver’s License in good standing and be insurable by the agency’s current insurance carrier. Must meet state criminal background check requirements. Ability to work a flexible schedule. Knowledge of community resources.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field. Minimum of two years social services experience. Child Welfare Certification preferred. Must obtain within 1 year of employment.