Licensing Specialist - 10107

About the role

We're looking for a Community Engagement – Licensing Specialist to lead outreach, inspire potential foster families, and strengthen partnerships across Genesee County. This is more than a job—it's a chance to be a catalyst for change.

What You'll Do

As a Licensing Specialist, you'll blend community engagement, recruitment, and licensing expertise to grow and support a network of foster families:

• Develop and execute innovative recruitment strategies to increase foster home availability
• Build relationships with community leaders, faith organizations, and partners
• Plan and attend community events, presentations, and outreach initiatives
• Coordinate and facilitate foster parent orientations and pre-service training
• Conduct home studies and licensing assessments for foster families
• Complete annual renewals, investigations, and compliance activities
• Provide ongoing training, support, and consultation to foster caregivers
• Track and measure recruitment outcomes and program effectiveness

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related human services field
• Experience in child welfare or a similar service setting (preferred)
• Michigan Licensed Social Worker (preferred)
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills
• Passion for advocacy, community engagement, and supporting families

Additional Requirements

• Valid Michigan driver's license with a good driving record
• Reliable transportation and current auto insurance
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends

Pay

$43,888

Schedule

8:30 am - 5:00 pm