What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foster Care Licensing Specialist position at Wellspring Lutheran Services?
Description
Job Title: Foster Care Licensing Specialist
Location: Wellspring Gaylord
Service Area: Otsego, Crawford, Cheboygan and Alpena counties
Reports to: Foster Care Supervisor
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 full-time, Foster Care Licensing Specialist to join our foster care team in Gaylord, serving families across Otsego, Crawford, Cheboygan and Alpena counties.
Responsibilities
Wellspring Lutheran Services
1260 S Otsego Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
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.
Job Title: Foster Care Licensing Specialist
Location: Wellspring Gaylord
Service Area: Otsego, Crawford, Cheboygan and Alpena counties
Reports to: Foster Care Supervisor
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 full-time, Foster Care Licensing Specialist to join our foster care team in Gaylord, serving families across Otsego, Crawford, Cheboygan and Alpena counties.
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.
- 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
- Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
- Salary: $41,500 per year, based off experience
- On-Call: Participation in team rotation
- On-site: Office-based with flexible scheduling
- Service Area: Weekly travel through Otsego, Crawford, Cheboygan and Alpena counties
- Travel: mileage reimbursement provided
- 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
Wellspring Lutheran Services
1260 S Otsego Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
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.
Salary : $41,500