Foster Care Licensing Specialist

Mentor Maryland, a part of the Sevita family provides Residential and Treatment Foster Care services to youth who may be facing out-of-home placements, transitioning back into the family home or independent living alternatives, or involved in the juvenile justice system. Through our personalized programming, we help youth gain stability, comfort and confidence to overcome all challenges and live well. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, join our mission-driven team and experience a career well lived.

$59,000

Do you have experience in human services and want to work for a company that actively improves the lives of the individuals it serves? As the Foster Parent Recruiter, you will develop and implement recruiting strategies to continuously attract and retain new foster parents.

• Identify safe, secure, and nurturing host home environments aligned with our mission.
• Conduct initial home inspections and complete all required in-home interviews with applicants and household members.
• Perform preliminary evaluations of candidates’ readiness and suitability to serve as Mentor foster parents.
• Collect required documentation and coordinate background screenings and references.
• Complete comprehensive Home Study/Psychosocial Narratives with clear recommendation for approval or disqualification.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of all licensing, regulatory, and policy requirements related to Mentor screening and selection.

• Educate, engage, and guide prospective Mentor candidates from initial interest through approval.
• Maintain consistent contact with applicants and manage a strong pipeline to ensure steady candidate flow.
• Facilitate and/or participate in pre-service orientation sessions.
• Serve as the primary contact for candidates through the approval process.

• Raise awareness of the needs of children in foster care and generate high-quality inquiries through marketing initiatives and community events.
• Partner with program operations to ensure an appropriate pool of approved Mentor homes is available for matching.
• Attend joint meetings and collaborate with operational teams to align home availability with referral needs.

• Maintain accurate and timely records in required computer systems and CRM platforms.
• Track applicant progress and contribute to performance metrics and reporting requirements.

• Bachelor’s in Social Work or Master’s in Social Work or Counseling;
  Ability to be SAFE Home Study Certified
• Minimum of three (3) years related experience required
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record and reliable vehicle

• Full compensation/benefits package.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of coworkers.
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.

We have meaningful work for you – come join our team – apply today!

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law