Description:
At Safe Children Coalition, our mission is to protect children and youth, strengthen families, and build community. As a Licensing Specialist, you will play a critical role in this mission by guiding and supporting foster families through the licensing process — ensuring every child has access to a safe, nurturing home. This role is ideal for someone who combines empathy with attention to detail, thrives on meaningful connection, and is driven to make a daily impact.
Key Responsibilities:
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Establish trusting relationships with prospective and current foster families.
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Conduct comprehensive, trauma-informed home studies and caregiver interviews.
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Evaluate each family's readiness to provide safe, stable, and supportive care tailored to the unique needs of children in foster care.
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Manage the end-to-end licensing and re-licensing process for foster families.
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Ensure all licensing requirements, documentation, and timelines comply with regulatory standards.
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Maintain accurate records and uphold agency and state guidelines.
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Conduct regular home visits and check-ins with foster families to assess well-being and compliance.
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Identify potential challenges early and offer proactive solutions and resources.
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Serve as a consistent point of contact, providing encouragement, education, and advocacy to foster families.
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Interview and assess perspective foster families
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Complete all initial and relicensing requirements for prospective foster families
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Assist families with required trainings
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Conduct all required procedures for annual re-licensing of foster families
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Conduct required retention/waiver visits
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Attendance and preparation of documentation for case review consultations for foster homes
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Participation in case review consultations when applicable for dependency related case review consultations
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Provides support and advocacy for assigned foster families
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Participation in foster home recruitment activities and education
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Increase public awareness of the need for safe, appropriate foster homes.
- Participate in on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis
A comprehensive benefits program including:
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5 weeks of PTO accruals available during the first year of employment
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12 paid holidays
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Professional development
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Ongoing coaching and feedback
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Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”)
Health Benefits with shared premium costs, including:
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Medical
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Dental
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Vision
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Life
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Short-term disability
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Long-term disability
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401(k) retirement
Starting at: $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.
Must meet all driving requirements and guidelines to operate SCC fleet vehicles and/or a personal vehicle for work-related activities.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field. Minimum of two years social services experience. Child Welfare Certification preferred or must obtain within 1 year of employment.
