Licensing Coordinator

About the role

We are looking for a motivated, dedicated and compassionate individual to be a Licensing Coordinator for our Communities Connected for Kids program. This position ensures the safety of children and helps build strong families in the community.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates all educational resource training requirements for Level 1 foster parents.
• Completes all Level 1 licensing and re-licensing duties as required by FL statute, administrative code, and DCF operating procedures, including home visits, quality home studies, and thorough assessments.
• Tracks all required documents and timeframes for licensure and re-licensure, including background screenings and ongoing in-service training requirements.
• Connects kinship caregivers to community resources.
• Identifies family needs and provides ongoing support to Level I foster parents and kinship caregivers.
• Safeguards accurate and timely submission of foster care initial licenses and re-licenses as required by FL statute, administrative code, DCF operating procedures, and the DCF region.
• Collaborates with other professionals and paraprofessionals to coordinate services.
• Affords support, as needed, to families that have closed out permanent guardianship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human services field.
• Preferred: Licensing certification with the Florida Certification Board.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with children, adolescents, and families.
• Ability to navigate the Florida Safe Families Network (FSFN) preferred.
• Flexible to work flexible hours that may include evenings and occasional Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Passes a background check.
• Complies with all state and federal regulations regarding foster care and child welfare.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

Our Communities Connected for Kids Program offers unique rewards that come from seeing families improve and flourish with the services you refer them to. Quality low-cost benefits and a 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires are also available.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the program and the community.

About Communities Connected for Kids

Based out of Port Saint Lucie, FL, this position is responsible for the initial licensure and re-licensure of Level I foster homes and assists kinship caregivers to apply for appropriate benefits and provide ongoing support. Communities Connected for Kids provides oversight and coordination of the child-welfare system in Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie counties. We meet this responsibility through a mix of direct and contracted services, ensuring a community without abuse, neglect, and abandonment.

Our Vision

We envision a community without abuse, neglect, and abandonment so all children can grow to their full potential.