12/05/2022
Job Title: Foster Home Recruitment and Licensing Specialist
Effective Date: 7/1/2009
SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the recruitment, training, licensing and support of foster homes in various
programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be
assigned.
1) Recruits foster homes on an on-going basis according to programmatic and contractual
requirements resulting in licensed homes to adequately meet the placement needs of the program.
2) Successfully retains licensed foster homes through providing on-going support to foster parents.
3) Conducts foster home visits as required by contract or as assigned by the program supervisor and
evaluates the home and family for continued compliance with licensing standards as well as
assessing whether appropriate care is being provided in the home.
4) Completes the home study and other assessment documents thoroughly to include an in-depth
review of the potential family’s appropriateness to be a foster parent.
5) Completes initial licensing packets according to contractual, programmatic and regulatory
requirements.
6) Completes all re-licensing packets according to contractual, programmatic and regulatory
requirements.
7) Responds to all foster parent inquiries on a timely basis.
8) Conducts or participates in regularly scheduled new foster parent orientation sessions.
9) Conducts or participates in all required pre-service and on-going training of foster parents
according to contractual, programmatic and regulatory requirements.
10) Maintains accurate foster parent licensing files, monthly activities/status reports and records
regarding licensing status of each foster home.
11) Attends all required meetings held by the program, funders and contractors.
12) Assists with the placement of foster children. Coordinates respite for foster/adoptive families and
assists in identifying alternative placements for children that experience a planned or unplanned
disruption.
13) Maintains accurate records in all required databases and reporting systems required by Camelot
Community Care or its funders.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not supervise any staff
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelors Degree in a human service field with at least 2 years of relevant experience with the foster care
system.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical
procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and
procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of
managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, ratios, averages. Ability to apply
mathematical concepts to budgeting, time calculations and productivity report used to carry out the
responsibilities of this position.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only
limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral,
diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS This position requires the following credentials.
• Possess a current Background Clearance Screening Letter.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable by the agency’s current insurance carrier if using a
company automobile.
• If conducting initial foster parent training, MAPP or other state mandated certification is required.
• Child Welfare Certification
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS This position requires the following additional qualifications.
• Organizational skills
• Ability to effectively assess potential foster parent for appropriateness to be licensed
• Communication skills
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Proficient in computer usage including Microsoft Office products.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, employee may be required to drive up to 50% of the time.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee
frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to
finger, handle, or feel and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift a
