Job Title:
Recruitment and Licensing Specialist
Company: The Groden Center
Location: Providence, RI
Created: 2026-04-02
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Part Time Recruitment Specialist and Home Study Writer Needed in Rhode Island!Schedule: Part Time Evenings and Weekends based on events scheduledThe Recruitment and Licensing Specialist works interchangeably between three different programs: Family Preservation Program (FPP), Treatment Foster Care (TFC), and the Parent and Family Empowerment Program (PFEP). This role performs a wide range of activities to actively recruit foster families for Groden Center Treatment Foster Care Program. This position also assists in creation of marketing/advertising materials and in the management of event activities for Groden Center Treatment Foster Care Program.Excellent Comprehensive Benefit Package!!Company Paid 80% of Health Insurance with Blue Cross Blue ShieldCompany Paid 100% of Dental Insurance with Delta Dental (Individual)Vision Insurance with VSPHealth Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)401K with Company MatchFree Long Term Disability InsuranceFree Life Insurance AFLACVoluntary Pet InsuranceTuition ReimbursementGenerous Paid Time Off12 Paid HolidaysEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Mileage ReimbursementEducation, Experience and Special Skills:Bachelor's degree or MA, in Communications, Marketing, Social Work or another related field a plusFoster care experience preferredPrevious experience in an intensive recruitment position, foster care agency, or other related workOutstanding communication and interpersonal skillsDemonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of products: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OutlookCertification or willingness to be certified as a Structured Analysis Family Evaluator (home study writer)Certification in TIPS-MAPP leader training or willingness to become certified to train foster parents (preferred)Basic knowledge of DCYF regulations for foster parentingExperience with Canva and/or other design software preferredAdvancement Opportunities:Extensive new employee orientationInitial and ongoing "in-house" training in a wide array of topic areasAccess to professional trainings offered throughout the yearFirst Aid/CPR Training