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

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.