Licensing Specialist Position Available In Polk, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: This professional position with Heartland for Children in Bartow, FL, offers an estimated salary of $45.3K - $52K a year, along with partner benefits, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off. The Licensing Specialist is responsible for training, licensing, and relicensing quality foster family homes in Circuit 10, requiring a Bachelor's degree in social work, Florida Child Welfare Certification, and two years of experience working with children and families.
Job Description
Licensing Specialist Heartland for Children – 4.7
Bartow, FL Job Details Estimated:
$45.3K – $52K a year 13 hours ago Benefits Partner benefits Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Qualifications Mid-level Bachelor’s degree Social Work 2 years
Full Job Description Closing Date:
5/30/2025
Job Summary:
This is a professional position responsible for the training, licensing and relicensing quality foster family homes in Circuit 10.
Essential Functions:
Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with HFC customers Carry caseload of licensed foster homes Provide ongoing support, resource and referral information to foster families to provide placement stability Conduct initial home studies and secure signatures as required within the specified time frames Ensure all screening requirements are completed in a timely manner Complete home visits as required for each home Complete licensing files that meet licensing standards Enter family information into licensing database Enter home visit notes in FSFN timely Monitor the ongoing development of child resource records and Medication Administration Record Complete closure summaries and other documentation as required within the specified time frames Monitor completion of training requirements for Foster Families Conduct and/or train Passport to Parenting pre-service training and orientation presentations Review licensing and relicensing packets for accuracy and compliance with licensing regulations Complete peer reviews on licensing files Work in conjunction with CPI team when Investigations are received involving Foster Homes Respond to homes when licensing concerns are raised from foster care referrals or other system partners Participate in staffings involving foster homes, service providers, institutional staffings as needed Participate in presentation calls and assisting placements in working with new foster parents regarding their initial placement Perform special projects as assigned
Qualifications Required:
Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field requried. Florida Child Welfare Certification required. Two years working with children, adolescents and families required.
Qualifications Preferred:
Experience in licensing preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Benefits:
Excellent benefits package with tuition assistance, domestic partner coverage, retirement and generous paid time off.
Additional Information:
Drug-free workplace. Drug testing required. EOE/M/F/D/V.
