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Job Title: Foster Care Licensing Specialist
Location: Arizona
Employment Type: Part time (10-20 hours/week)
Salary: $21.00/hr.
Date Posted: 6/18/2026
About your Role
As our Foster Care Licensing Specialist, you will meet with potential foster families to conduct home studies to license or certify them as foster or adoptive homes. In this role, you will support foster care or adoptive families by providing case management, knowledge of the foster care system, training, and crisis management as needed to care for children in their homes. You will also receive supportive supervision and case review to aid in your professional growth.
Responsibilities
● Conduct home studies to license or certify foster and adoptive homes
● Provide ongoing case management and support to foster families
● Offer training and guidance to ensure families can meet the needs of children placed in their care
● Address crisis situations and provide interventions as necessary
● Collaborate with the Clarvida team for case reviews and professional development
● Conducts community outreach to build partnerships and recruit new families into the program.
Required Qualifications
● Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field (Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, etc.)
● 2 years of experience in Child Welfare, Human Services, or with families
● 21 years of age or older
● Ability to obtain and maintain a valid unrestricted Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card, DCS Clearance, and First Aid/CPR Certification
● Current Arizona State Driver’s License with a good driving record for the past 3 years
● Current personal vehicle liability insurance and vehicle registration
Compensation & Benefits
- $21.00/hr.
- Sign-on bonus: $1,000 that is divided into 60 and 90 days
Full-time Employees:
● Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
● Separate sick leave that rolls over annually
● Up to 10 paid holidays*
● Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan options
● Employee Assistance Program
● Health, Dependent, and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts
● Employee, Spouse, and Dependent Basic and Optional Life Insurance
All Employees:
● 401(k) plan
● Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (or company phone)
● Pet Insurance
● DailyPay – access to your daily earnings without waiting for payday
● SoFi at Work student loan refinancing
● Next Steps Financial Wellness program webinars and tools
● Company laptop and IT support
● Verizon and Dell discounts
● Perks @Clarvida – national discounts on travel, shopping, and entertainment
● Training, Development, and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements
● Opportunities for advancement! As we grow, you grow with us
How to Apply
If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of foster families and children, apply now to join Clarvida’s team as a Foster Care Licensing Specialist.
*Benefit option varies by State/County
Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Learn more: www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values
See other opportunities: www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida
Equal Opportunity Employer
Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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