LICENSING SPECIALIST (54470)

The position will serve Duplin or Sampson counties. Summary The Licensing Specialist is responsible for delivery and assisting families with licensing services to clients requiring foster care and/or adoption services, including therapeutic foster care. The Licensing Specialist is also responsible for associated program support, public relations, outreach, and recruitment. Primary Job Functions Licensing ServicesComplete foster home licensing and relicensing requirements for adoptive and foster/adoptive familiesMeet with prospective foster/adoptive families for orientation, licensing and re-licensing purposesMaintain complete and accurate records on all services provided, and submit accurate and thorough reports on a timely basisPrepare families for placement through TIPS-MAPP/Deciding Together preparation classesOutreach and RecruitmentParticipate in outreach efforts, including media contacts, speakers’ bureaus, working with volunteers and fundraising, advocacy, or public awareness events, and networking with other agencies regarding adoption issuesAssist with recruitment activities for resource parents for special needs children, using professional and social contacts in the community, area churches and civic organizations, as well as public relations efforts to identify potential adoptive parentsGeneralEnter data and required case documentation into client database (Echo/Binti) by the last day of the month and submit by the 5th of the following month to Program Supervisor Prepare for annual and follow-up audit visits from State Department of Social Services representative for agency re-licensing or from Managed Care Organizations (MCO’s) for therapeutic foster care services, and other licensing or regulatory entitiesParticipate in Continuous Quality Improvement processParticipate in supervision with supervisor as required Collaborate with other staff in providing support services and planning social events for foster and adoptive families each yearProvide social work assistance to other Permanency programs when deemed necessary by the supervising staff or agencyAdhere to Social Work Code of Ethics or to the Code of Ethics appropriate to the applicable licensure/credentialing and comply with professional standards of the Child Welfare LeagueContribute to a positive, engaging work environment. Display sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristicsDemonstrate the CHS Mission, Vision, and Values in the performance of all job duties. Develop a strong knowledge base and stay current on job-related issues and trends. Participate actively in departmental meetings, training, and education, as well as the quality process. Comply with CHS’s code of conduct, policies, procedures, and other obligations. Perform other duties related to department goals and projects as needed. Qualifications Education, Licenses & Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human services degree from an accredited college or university required, Master’s degree in social work highly preferredTIPS-MAPP/Deciding Together training and State Foster Care Licensing training preferred Experience: 2-5 years’ child welfare services experience required Competencies Skills and Proficiency in: Strong organizational abilityStrong working knowledge of human service systems for youth, young adults, and families and an ability to bring together and collaborate with diverse community partnersExcellent oral and written communication skills with proven effective organizational and time management skillsIntermediate computer skills (Microsoft Applications as well as electronic data systems, time sheets, expense reports, use of virtual platforms for meetings) Ability to: Ability to work independently from a home office and maintain adherence to deadlines. Must be physically able to use standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines Must be physically able to transport clients in own vehicle, conduct on-site visits, and able to lift/move up to 25 pounds while supporting needs of the clientsFrequent travel required Availability for occasional evening and weekend hoursMaintain a valid North Carolina driver’s license, adequate auto insurance, and have access to an operating vehicle to attend to CHS business Schedule Expectations This position is a salary exempt job that will require some weekends, and evenings work. Along with working our standard scheduled week. The ability to work flexible hours is required to meet business needs. If working remotely, will be required to be available by telephone and email during specified hours as required. Frequent travel required to conduct business-related activities. Physical Effort and Work Environment Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities. 0%- 24% 25%- 49% 50%- 74% 75%- 100% Sitting: Will remain in a seated position. l Fingering/Grasping: Will perform repetitive tasks to include keyboarding, handwriting and equipment operation. l Standing/Walking: Will move about from one area of the workplace to another. l Climbing/Stooping/Reaching: Will bend, twist, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch and reach at or above shoulder level. l Lifting: Will lift and carry objects up to 25 lbs. l Pulling/Pushing: Will transport loads of up to 40 lbs. l Work Environment: Will work in office/care facility/ home environment; with possible exposure to communicable diseases and/or uncontrolled situations. l