Licensing Specialist

Description

Job Title :  Foster Care Licensing Specialist

Location : Wellspring Gaylord

Reports to : Foster Care Licensing Supervisor

Position Type :  Full-Time | Salary

Applications accepted through November 26, 2025

Wellspring Lutheran Services is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to serving families and children in need of support. We are currently seeking a  Foster Care Licensing Specialist to join our Foster Care team in Gaylord, serving families throughout Otsego and Alpena counties. This role strengthens communities by ensuring foster families are well-prepared, supported and successfully licensed to care for children in need.

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, as applicable.
• Create and implement effective plans to recruit and retain foster families, including presentations, attending events in the community, newsletters, special events, awards, gifts of appreciation and support groups.
• Schedule and provide pre-service and ongoing training for prospective foster parents at times convenient for families.
• Provide orientation for prospective foster families to facilitate the application process.
• Obtain referrals and intake information, and assist in making placements in compliance with rules and policy.
• Visit each assigned foster home at least once each quarter.
• Maintain accurate records, confidentiality and timely reports.
• Attend staff meetings and treatment planning meetings as required.
• Transport clients as needed.
• Provide emergency, on-call interventions after hours and on holidays, as required.
• Integrate learning from required DHHS training into day-to-day responsibilities.

Qualifications

Schedule and Compensation

Benefits

Location

Wellspring Lutheran Services – Gaylord Office

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 become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team making a difference every day

Full job description available during the interview.