Licensing Specialist

The Licensing Specialist is responsible for the recruitment of Foster/Adoptive Parents. The Licensing Specialist will develop territories, increase target populations, develop sales plans, develop rapport with potential candidates, and help increase awareness of the need for caregivers in the community.

What You Will Do

Coordinate and engage in recruitment and awareness activities, develop and implement proactive, strategic recruitment plans, respond to foster parent inquiries, and maintain foster parent files in compliance with agency and state regulations.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a strong recruiting mentality, knowledge of vast recruiting strategies, and the ability to remain client-focused and use independent judgment in problem-solving.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, childhood education, education counseling and psychology, or other human service, behavioral science field or public administration field
• Minimum of one year of work experience in a Child Placing Agency, the Department of Family and Children Services, or Non-Profit Agency
• One to two years of Experience in Resource Development/Foster Parent Recruitment and Retention preferred
• One year of marketing, fundraising, and event coordination preferred
• One to five years' experience in full cycle recruiting in a fast-paced, professional-oriented environment preferred
• Complete Tier 1 and Tier 2 State Assessor training and maintain Assessor certification
• Strong attention to detail, highly organized, highly energetic, and positive and encouraging attitude
• Effective at cold calling, pursuing leads, and transforming candidates into licensed caregivers
• Ability to remain client-focused and use independent judgment in problem-solving required
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong project management, new business development, and client retention skills a must
• A documented track record of achieving targeted objectives is required.
• Possess critical thinking skills, supported by intellectual curiosity and sound business judgment
• Outstanding telephone presence and superior written communication skills; team player and natural leader; competitive

Benefits

• Salary range: $46,000.00 - $47,000.00 per year