Licensing Specialist

Foster Care Licensing Specialist – Hillsborough County, FL Job Summary Children’s Home Network (CHN) is seeking a motivated, compassionate, and independent professional to support foster families in Hillsborough County. This position is responsible for licensing and relicensing foster homes, conducting home studies, providing training and ongoing support, and assisting families through crisis situations.

The goal is to ensure safe, stable, and supportive foster homes for children in out-of-home care.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct initial and annual foster home assessments, interviews, and written home studies. Coordinate foster family licensing and annual renewals. Provide ongoing support through home visits, post-placement services, and crisis intervention. Facilitate pre-service training and coordinate additional training for foster families.

Participate in foster parent orientations, family screening, and foster home recruitment. Collaborate with case management teams and community partners. Participate in on-call rotations, team meetings, and regular supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a closely related field from an accredited institution. At least one year of experience working with children with special needs in a child welfare setting. Relevant case management experience; foster care and adoption experience preferred. Current Florida Child Welfare Certification through the Florida Certification Board is required, though it may be obtained after hire.

Valid Florida driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of required auto insurance. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Successful completion of required background checks, FDLE clearance, and sexual predator screening. Preferred Qualification: Master’s degree in Social Work.