• Foster Home Licensing Specialist, Social Worker

    Samaritas (Detroit, MI)


    Position Details

    Join Our Mission: Foster Home Licensing Specialist – Detroit Metro Area

     

    Salary:$43,888 annually Location:Detroit, MI Metro Area

     

    Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? We’re seeking aFoster Home Licensing Specialist (Social Worker)who will play a vital role in building safe, nurturing environments for children in need.

    In this position, you will:

    + Coordinate and leadrecruitment, training, and licensing of foster homes.

    + Ensure compliancewith all contractual, regulatory, and accreditation standards.

    + Investigate and supportfoster families to create positive outcomes for children.

    Why You’ll Love This Role:

    + Be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to child welfare.

    + Engage directly with the community to make a lasting impact.

    + Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development.

    Qualifications:

    + Education:Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field (Michigan LSW preferred).

    + Experience:Child welfare experience strongly preferred.

    + Additional Requirements:

    + Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings/weekends.

    + Valid Michigan driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.

     

    If you’re ready to use your skills to strengthen families and transform lives,apply today and help us create brighter futures for children in our community!

     

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    Coordinates and participates in the recruitment, training, licensing, and investigation activities of foster care homes for children and families in the community assigned, in accordance with all applicable contractual and regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.

     

    Duties and Responsibilities

     

    + Devise, implement and evaluate strategies and recruitment plan to assure adequate foster homes in accordance with program, organization and contractual requirements and standards.

    + Develop and maintain current contact file with recruitment sources, prospective foster home data files and mailing lists.

    + Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with religious/community groups and key individuals to increase their awareness of the need for foster parents, and organization services.

    + In coordination with communications and planning department, develop and circulate promotional materials. Make regular press releases to public media sources and presentations when requested to promote foster care awareness and recruitment under the direction of the director.

    + Plan and conduct regular orientation meetings and pre-service training with prospective foster parents.

    + Complete original home study for all new foster parent applicants.

    + Complete annual and renewal license assessments, and all licensing actions related to changes in foster home within prescribed timeframes.

    + Complete investigations of all complaints against foster families in a thorough and timely manner; provide written reports to appropriate parties and regulatory agencies.

    + Provide on-going training and consultation for foster parents.

    + Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of recruitment strategies; maintain statistical data related to service delivery outcomes and measurements; provide reports and data as requested.

     

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    Job Qualifications

    Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification

     

    + Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field.

    + State of Michigan Licensed Social Worker preferred.

    Experience

    + Experience in child welfare preferred.

     

    Additional Work Requirements

     

    + May be required to work extended and weekend hours.

    + Unrestricted Michigan driver’s license with good driving record. Reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting persons served; proof of current automobile insurance.

     

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    Requisition Number2025-11854

     

    Employee TypeFull-Time

     

    Hours Per Pay Period80

     

    ShiftDay

     

    Work Hours8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

     

    Position LocationUS-MI-Detroit

     

    Work Environment:Hybrid

     

    Benefits Available:Dental, Earned Sick Time, Employee Discounts, Holiday Pay, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Paid Time Off, Retirement, UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options, Vision Insurance

     

    Exact WageUSD $43,888.00