Foster Care Licensing Coordinator

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP)

Foster care licensing coordinator supporting Kentucky children, families, and foster parents for NYAP’s nonprofit social services programs. Recruiting, training, licensing, and supporting foster homes across Winchester and Louisville.

Posted 8/8/2026full-timeWinchester • Kentucky • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in recruitment and training of foster parents, along with a strong understanding of foster care regulations and policies. Capable of providing ongoing support and training to foster families while maintaining comprehensive records and evaluations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In Social WorkKY SAFE Home Certification2 Years Of Direct-Service Work With Youth And FamiliesRecruitment And Training Of Foster ParentsProficient Use Of Word Processing And Spreadsheet Programs

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Hard Skills

Recruitment StrategiesLicensing DutiesHome Studies DevelopmentFoster Care RegulationsContinuous Quality ImprovementRecord MaintenanceTraining And SupportIncident Reporting

Soft Skills

Flexibility And ResponsivenessProfessionalismCultural SensitivityObjective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Desktop ComputersLaptopsSmartphonesTabletsPrintersFax MachinesPhotocopiers

Certifications & Qualifications

KY SAFE Home CertificationNTDC Training

Industry Keywords

Foster CareYouth ServicesFamily SupportCommunity-Based ServicesLicensing Paperwork

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform work consistent with NYAP’s mission, values, and philosophies
Complete required training
Develop and implement recruitment strategies for viable licensed foster homes
Support potential foster parents in understanding youth needs, mentoring primary families, and reunification goals
Recruit new foster families with current, former, and prospective foster parents
Implement foster care rules, regulations, and policies
Conduct face-to-face meetings with potential families within the first two weeks
Assist families with required information and licensing paperwork
Help foster parents overcome licensing barriers
Develop and submit comprehensive home studies for approval
Maintain and update foster home records
Provide ongoing training and support to licensed foster homes
Complete annual evaluations and recertification
Support foster parents through information, education, meetings, support groups, and one-on-one discussions
Travel as needed to provide community-based services to youth and families
Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities
Participate in weekly supervision
Report incidents to state and supervisory agencies when appropriate

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution
KY SAFE home certification or NTDC training preferred
2 years of direct-service work with youth and families strongly preferred
Willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours
Ability to recruit and train foster parents and perform licensing duties
Flexibility and responsiveness to youth, foster caregivers, system partners, and internal customers
Ability to remain objective and professional
Ability to work respectfully and sensitively with people from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds
Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones, tablets, printers, fax machines, and photocopiers
Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs
Valid driver’s license
Reliable personal transportation
Good driving record
Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent training and continuing education and development opportunities
Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year
Medical, Dental, and Vision
22 Days Off Each Year
11 Paid Holidays Per Year
401(k)
Summer Hours Off (reduced work schedule)
Tuition Assistance
Work Anniversary Trips
Competitive salaries and benefits