Regional Foster Care Licensing Manager

This position requires candidates to reside within the State of Ohio. This is a hybrid role with traveling around the state of Ohio required.

About the role

The Regional Foster Care Licensing Manager will provide supervision and oversight of Licensing Supervisors and/or Licensing Staff in the assigned geographic regions of NYAP. This role is responsible for providing on-going coordination, supervision, and guidance of licensing processes and activities to ensure the licensing of diverse, high-quality foster homes within a 45 to 60 day established time frame in the assigned NYAP Region.

The Regional Foster Care Licensing Manager will work with the assigned regions in the development and implementation of processes and protocols for foster home licensing from applicant to licensure, as well as for pre-service training, data collection, and reporting via EVOLV. The role requires a working knowledge of State, NYAP, and Council of Accreditation (COA) regulations regarding foster parent licensure, certification, and recertification.

The person in this role will work under the supervision of the Associate National Director of Licensing to enhance efforts leading to the timely licensing of diverse, high-quality foster parents to meet the referral needs of NYAP communities.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of the Licensing Supervisor/Licensing staff in the assigned NYAP Region in the coordination and implementation of all foster home licensing activities.
• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Programs mission, values, and philosophies.
• Promote a positive public and internal image of NYAP on a consistent basis.
• Maintain a working knowledge of state foster care regulations in the assigned regions as well as NYAP and COA regulations.
• Provide oversight and guidance of all licensing activities in the assigned NYAP Region.
• Coordinate, develop, and implement licensing protocols and processes to ensure licensure of diverse, high-quality foster homes within the 45-60 day established time period.
• Coordinate, develop, and implement licensing protocols and processes related to pre-service training, certifications, and recertifications.
• Ensure all data relating to foster parent licensing is entered into the Electronic Records System.
• Prepare required data and reports regarding foster home licensing utilizing the Electronic Records System.
• Participate in on-going supervision and team meetings.
• Oversee statewide licensing and foster parent education data integrity, compliance, tracking, reporting, and process standardization.
• Attend state and local meetings.
• Implement statewide updates as directed by the Associate Director of Foster Care.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in foster care/licensing.
• For internal candidates at NYAP, a minimum of 2 years of experience with the National Youth Advocate Program, preferably within Foster Care programs, is required.
• 2-3+ years of relevant supervisory experience.
• Approved Ohio Assessor strongly preferred.
• A valid professional license if required by state or contract regulations.
• Must have a valid Driver’s license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, internet search, people management programs, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines, and photocopiers, as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.

Skills

• Open and willing to work non-traditional hours.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully with persons of any background, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, ability, national origin, or other culture.
• Excellent internal and external customer service skills.
• Strong verbal, listening, and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Suite and NYAP-specific applications.

Benefits

• Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year.
• Summer Hours Off (Friday afternoons off).
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family.
• 22 Days Off Each Year, plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k).
• Work Anniversary Trips.
• Peace leave.
• Supervision Hours (for staff working on Independent Licensure).
• Flexible Hours.
• Mileage Reimbursement.
• Parental Leave.

Pay

$74,000/yr. depending on experience and degree.