FOSTER CARE LICENSING RECRUITER

Family Resource SpecialistKidsPeace is a private charity dedicated to supporting the behavioral and mental health needs of children, families, and communities. Since 1882, we have offered psychiatric hospital services, residential treatment programs, accredited educational services, and foster care programs. Our team works in an environment defined by compassion, creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering hope and healing.KidsPeace is seeking a dedicated and mission-driven professional to support foster care recruitment, training, and retention efforts.

This role plays a key part in promoting the organization's mission, increasing community awareness, and guiding prospective foster parents through the licensing process while ensuring compliance with North Carolina and KidsPeace standards.What We OfferCompetitive Compensation $19.57/hour.Generous PTOTuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness ProgramsComprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, and even pet insuranceProfessional Growth Opportunities – Ongoing training, development programs, and clear pathways for career advancementSupportive Culture – A team environment built on collaboration, respect, and compassionRBT certificateKey ResponsibilitiesPromote the mission and vision of KidsPeace to increase agency visibility and attract potential foster parentsGenerate and manage inquiries from prospective foster parentsScreen incoming inquiries to initiate the licensing and approval process.Ensure all applicants meet North Carolina regulations and KidsPeace requirementsFacilitate and/or provide pre-service and ongoing training using approved agency and state curriculaCoordinate and lead agency-sponsored events and activitiesSupport foster family engagement, recognition, and retentionQualificationsDegree from an accredited university in social work/human services fieldNorth Carolina state requirement: Minimum 2 years post-graduate experience in social work/human services field