Licensing Specialist at Safe Children Coalition

Sarasota, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Mar, 26

Salary

48000.0

Posted On

10 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Family Engagement, Assessment, Licensing, Relicensing, Support, Advocacy, Compliance, Documentation, Community Resources, Flexible Schedule, Trauma-Informed Care, Relationship Building, Problem Solving, Training Assistance, Check-Ins, Case Review

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description PURPOSE: Here at Safe Children Coalition, it is our mission TO PROTECT CHILDREN, STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, AND BUILD COMMUNITY. As a Licensing Specialist, you'll guide, support, and license foster families, helping build safe, loving homes for children who need them most. This role blends compassion with compliance — ideal for someone who enjoys connecting with people, staying organized, and making a meaningful impact every day. Some key job duties in this vital role include: Family Engagement and Assessment: Build trusted relationships with foster families. Complete thorough, trauma-informed interviews and home assessments that prepare caregivers to meet the unique needs of children in care. Licensing and Relicensing: Guide families through the licensing process from start to finish. Conduct annual re-licensing and ensure compliance with all regulatory timelines and standards. Retention and Relicensing Visits: Conduct routine check-ins and visits to identify barriers early, offer solutions, and help foster families feel seen, heard, and valued. Support and Advocacy: Serve as the point of contact and resource for foster families on your caseload. Provide ongoing support, encouragement, and advocacy to help them succeed. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Interview and assess perspective foster families Complete all initial and relicensing requirements for prospective foster families Assist families with required trainings Conduct all required procedures for annual re-licensing of foster families Conduct required retention/waiver visits Attendance and preparation of documentation for case review consultations for foster homes Participation in case review consultations when applicable for dependency related case review consultations A comprehensive benefits program including: 5 weeks of PTO accruals available during the first year of employment 12 paid holidays Professional development Ongoing coaching and feedback Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”) Health Benefits with shared premium costs, including: Medical Dental Vision Life Short-term disability Long-term disability 401(k) retirement Starting pay at $48,000.00 Requirements EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field. Minimum of two years social services experience. Child Welfare Certification preferred. Must obtain within 1 year of employment. LIST OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Possess valid Florida Driver’s License in good standing and be insurable by the agency’s current insurance carrier. Must meet state criminal background check requirements. Ability to work a flexible schedule. Knowledge of community resources.

Responsibilities

The Licensing Specialist will guide and support foster families through the licensing process, conducting assessments and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. They will also provide ongoing support and advocacy to help families succeed.