Foster Care Licensing Specialist - Baltimore

If you are passionate about transforming communities with a mission-driven organization, then we have the opportunity for you!

Reporting to the Head of Program, the

A successful

Foster Care Licensing Specialistwill have a creative and strategic approach to foster family recruitment and retention, maintain a working knowledge of the ORR Unaccompanied Children program, a strong sense of child welfare best practices, and familiarity with the local community and resources.

At Global Refuge, welcoming newcomers isn't just our duty-it's an inherent part of our identity, rooted in our Lutheran heritage and inspired values and serving as a testament to our unwavering commitment to those in search of refuge.

Please join us as we make a difference in the lives of newcomers.

• Coordinate the scheduling, development, and implementation of recruitment activities to maintain a pool of diverse and culturally sensitive families for foster care programming;
• Foster strategic partnerships with community stakeholders;
• Accompany prospective foster families through the application and licensure process with support and a working knowledge of the ORR Foster Care programs and local state licensing requirements;
• Oversee foster family orientation and training;
• Manage retention efforts by developing and facilitating supportive activities for existing foster families;
• Coordinate with and report activities to the Global Refuge Program Office for Recruitment and Retention;
• Conduct home visits for initial licensure and licensure renewal, as needed;
• Respond to emergency placement needs;
• Maintain meticulous foster parent case files;
• Evaluate issues of recruitment, retention, and advocacy of foster families;
• Develop written materials for foster parents, such as handbooks, brochures, and other informational material.

• LBSW or LMSW required;
• Child welfare and/or case management experience is strongly encouraged;
• Bi-lingual English and Spanish, highly preferred;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Comfort with public speaking and an ability to effectively implement trainings and program presentations in front of groups;
• Excellent organizational and time management practices;
• Ability to manage competing demands and multiple timelines across several ongoing projects;
• Cultural sensitivity and an ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions (using the UC Portal, Microsoft Office, and any internal e-case management software)
• Valid Driver's License, proof of automobile insurance and positive driving record to transport minors in own vehicle if required;
• Ability to pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries

• Must be willing and able to clear a criminal background check for the past seven (7) years;
• Must be willing and able to request and clear Child Abuse and Neglect background check in all states lived within previous five (5) years, updated yearly;
• Must be willing and able to obtain FBI fingerprint check every five (5) years;
• Must undergo an enhanced background check following hire;
• Must have valid driver's license and MVA check free of major infractions for the last seven (7) years;
• Must clear a State of Maryland Department of Public Safety and Corrections Services screening;
• Must complete a bi-annual physical exam and TB testing, in accordance with Maryland state licensing requirements;
• Must maintain proof of childhood and annual vaccinations, including: MMR, varicella, Tdap, and influenza;
• Must be CPR, First Aid, and AEC certified upon hire or within 60 days of hire

To date, we have served over 750,000 people from around the globe. Our comprehensive services leverage our extensive organizational expertise as well as government, community, and faith partnerships.