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Licensing Specialist, Transitional Foster CareBethany Christian Services • East Lansing, MI, US
Licensing Specialist, Transitional Foster Care

Licensing Specialist, Transitional Foster Care

Bethany Christian Services • East Lansing, MI, US
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Location : East Lansing, MI

  • Hours : Full-time (40 hours / week)
  • Requisition # : req15397

At Bethany Christian Services, we believe families provide the strongest foundation for care and connection. Our work focuses on strengthening and empowering families, advocating for family-centered solutions to keep children safe. Our team of nearly 2,000 professionals serves communities across the country with a shared mission and values.

The UC TFC Licensing Specialist is primarily responsible for recruiting, training, and licensing foster homes intended to work with Unaccompanied Children in Transitional Foster Care (TFC). The role includes coordinating TFC foster care placements, overseeing foster care orientation and training, retention and advocacy, and involvement in community foster parent coalitions or groups promoting sustainability in TFC placements. This position operates with moderate supervision and adheres to agency, federal, and state requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Recruit and license foster homes, including conducting trainings and monitoring progress
  • Re-license homes, complete annual evaluations, coordinate transfers, relocations, and closures
  • Conduct post-placement follow-up on foster homes
  • Collaborate with assigned case managers and site supervisors
  • Maintain current available homes and on-call list for referrals
  • Coordinate placement plans with foster care supervisor when Bethany has a potential resource
  • Coordinate respite program functions and substitute care as needed per state / contract policy
  • Conduct orientation pre-service trainings for foster home requirements
  • Develop, plan, coordinate, and facilitate ongoing foster parent training programs
  • Advise case managers on foster home issues as needed
  • Participate in foster parent activities and meetings
  • Assist in coordinating events such as the Foster Parent Appreciation Dinner
  • Develop written materials for foster parents (handbooks, brochures, etc.)
  • Attend area coalition meetings
  • Plan and participate in annual Foster / Adopt conferences
  • Participate in team meetings to review ongoing foster home issues and needs
  • Evaluate recruitment, retention, and advocacy of foster families
  • Investigate complaints and work with law enforcement and child protective services as needed
  • Participate in 24-hour on-call rotation when required
  • Respond promptly to emergency placement needs outside normal hours
  • Complete other duties as assigned
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field from an accredited college; Master's degree preferred
  • Prior experience in foster care or child welfare is a plus
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
  • Demonstrated clinical, interviewing, perceptual, diagnostic and family assessment skills
  • Ability to relate well with others and work independently with initiative
  • Eligible to obtain professional licensure in the work location state
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to provide excellent and compassionate customer service
  • Computer skills including Microsoft Office
  • Must be 21+ with a valid driver's license, at least 3 years driving experience in the US, and pass MVR; reliable vehicle with insurance
  • Pass criminal history and state / local child protection registries
  • Immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases or willingness to vaccinate or seek exemption
  • Agreement to the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity
  • Details

  • Seniority level : Entry level
  • Employment type : Full-time
  • Job function : Health Care Provider
  • Industries : Non-profit Organizations and Health and Human Services
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