Licensing Specialist (7166)

About the role

This position is responsible for the licensing and re-licensing of foster care families and Level-appropriate licensures of relative and non-relative caregivers for the system of care.

Responsibilities

• Interview and assess perspective foster families
• Complete all initial licensing requirements for prospective foster families and Level-appropriate licensed caregivers
• Conduct all required procedures for annual re-licensing of foster families
• Conduct required retention/waiver visits
• Investigate all assigned foster home issues/concerns and foster care referrals
• Assist with coordination and facilitation of abuse report activities as conducted by child protective investigations
• Provide support and advocacy for assigned foster families
• Attend/support Foster/Adoptive Parents Association (FAPA) events and meetings
• Attendance and preparation of documentation for case review consultations for foster homes
• Participation in case review consultations when applicable for dependency related case review consultations
• Participation in foster home recruitment activities and education
• Increase public awareness of the need for safe, appropriate foster care and adoptive homes
• Document necessary information in FSFN provider tab for all prospective and licensed families
• Conduct licensing activities as described above for any licensed foster families considered to represent a conflict of interest per current administrative code

Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field (Social Work preferred)
• Must have a minimum of one year of relevant experience working with children
• Must possess a child welfare certification for the State of Florida or obtain child welfare certification within one year of hire date

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with and ability to use Microsoft Office programs Word and Excel
• Ability to type 45 words per minute
• Ability to drive both locally and throughout the state in connection with the duties of this position
• Possess general knowledge regarding child welfare work, including Statutes and regulations regarding licensing and placement of children in foster homes
• Experience with customer service and multi-task office setting
• Administrative abilities and detail oriented
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
• Ability to work independently and utilize initiative
• Ability to be organized and to meet deadlines
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Commitment to continue personal competency through education, outside literature, seminars, etc.
• Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs
• Valid driver's license, dependable transportation, and appropriate auto liability insurance ($10,000/$20,000) required
• Must have a high level of energy, be adaptable to irregular hours, be able to travel as needed

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
• 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
• 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement