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Foster Care Licensing Specialist

CompanyMethodist Home For Children
LocationGreenville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 27, 2026
About The Company
Founded in 1899 as a traditional, campus-based orphanage, we now provide community-based services for children and families throughout North Carolina. We partner with public agencies to serve children in crisis and we raise private funds to ensure that we can deliver the best in evidence-based services. We have a lifelong commitment to anyone who has come through our residential programs.
About the Role

Foster Care Licensing Specialist

📍 Greenville, NC  

Methodist Home for Children is seeking a detail‑oriented, mission‑driven Foster Care Licensing Specialist to support our foster families. If you have experience in foster care services and enjoy working directly with families while traveling throughout your service region, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact every day.

Key Responsibilities

  • Guide prospective foster parents through the licensing process in accordance with NC regulations and MHC policies

  • Train, support, and monitor foster families to ensure ongoing compliance and quality care

  • Recruit, screen, and assess potential foster homes

  • Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to program success through collaboration and communication

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, or related field

  • 2+ years of post‑graduate experience in foster care, child welfare, or related human services

  • Strong understanding of North Carolina foster care standards and practices

  • Ability to travel regularly throughout assigned service areas

  • Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

  • Commitment to supporting children and families with professionalism and compassion

Why Join MHC

  • Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development

  • Opportunities for career growth within a respected statewide organization

  • Competitive pay and a robust benefits package, including:

    • Paid time off and holidays

    • Health, dental, and vision insurance

    • Life insurance and retirement matching

    • Employee Assistance Program and credit union access

Make an Impact

If you’re passionate about strengthening families and helping children find safe, stable homes, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and help us build brighter futures across North Carolina.


Methodist Home for Children is an equal opportunity employer.


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Key Skills
Detail-OrientedMission-DrivenFoster Care ServicesFamily SupportLicensing Process GuidanceTrainingMonitoringRecruitmentScreeningAssessmentDocumentationCollaborationCommunicationProfessionalismCompassion
Categories
Social ServicesHuman ResourcesGovernment & Public Sector
Benefits
Paid Time OffHolidaysHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceRetirement MatchingEmployee Assistance ProgramCredit Union Access
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The specialist will guide prospective foster parents through the licensing process according to NC regulations and MHC policies, while also training, supporting, and monitoring existing foster families for compliance and quality care. Key duties include recruiting, screening, and assessing potential homes, alongside maintaining accurate documentation.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$45,000 - $48,000
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
254
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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