Foster Care Licensing SpecialistClarvida

Description

Job Title: Foster Care Licensing Specialist
Location: Arizona
Employment Type: Fulltime (40 hours/week)
Salary: $21.00/hr.
Date Posted: 9/15/2026

About your Role
As our Foster Care Licensing Specialist, you will meet with potential foster families to conduct home studies to license or certify them as foster or adoptive homes. In this role, you will support foster care or adoptive families by providing case management, knowledge of the foster care system, training, and crisis management as needed to care for children in their homes. You will also receive supportive supervision and case review to aid in your professional growth.

Responsibilities

Conduct home studies to license or certify foster and adoptive homes

Provide ongoing case management and support to foster families

Offer training and guidance to ensure families can meet the needs of children placed in their care

Address crisis situations and provide interventions as necessary

Collaborate with the Clarvida team for case reviews and professional development

Conducts community outreach to build partnerships and recruit new families into the program.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma with five years' child welfare experience, Associates degree with three years' child welfare experience or, Bachelors degree in a Human Services field (Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, etc.)

2+ years of experience in Child Welfare, Human Services, or with families

21 years of age or older

Ability to obtain and maintain a valid unrestricted Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card, DCS Clearance, and First Aid/CPR Certification

Current Arizona State Drivers License with a good driving record for the past 3 years

Current personal vehicle liability insurance and vehicle registration

Compensation & Benefits

• $21.00/hr.-23.00/hr
• Sign-on bonus: $1,000 that is divided into 90 and 120 days

Full-time Employees:

Paid vacation days that increase with tenure

Separate sick leave that rolls over annually

Up to 10 paid holidays*

Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan options

Employee Assistance Program

Health, Dependent, and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee, Spouse, and Dependent Basic and Optional Life Insurance

All Employees:

401(k) plan

Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (or company phone)

Pet Insurance

DailyPay access to your daily earnings without waiting for payday

SoFi at Work student loan refinancing

Next Steps Financial Wellness program webinars and tools

Company laptop and IT support

Verizon and Dell discounts

Perks @Clarvida national discounts on travel, shopping, and entertainment

Training, Development, and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements

Opportunities for advancement! As we grow, you grow with us

How to Apply
If youre ready to make a difference in the lives of foster families and children, apply now to join Clarvidas team as a Foster Care Licensing Specialist.

*Benefit option varies by State/County

Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Learn more:www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values
See other opportunities:www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida

Equal Opportunity Employer
Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Fraud Alert
Clarvida never charges fees to apply and does not conduct interviews via messaging apps. Official communication will come from @clarvida.com email addresses or verified Clarvida LinkedIn profiles.

Keywords: Foster Care Licensing Specialist, Child Welfare, Human Services, Foster Care, Adoption, Case Management, Arizona.

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