Part-Time Licensing Specialist Job Arlington Heights area,Illinois USA,Social Work

Part-Time Licensing Specialist

Job Description ESSENTIAL FUNCTION

The Licensing Specialist is responsible for the recruitment, maintenance, and licensing of foster families in compliance with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services' rules and regulations. The Licensing Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring a safe home for youth by seeking appropriate placements, conducting in-home monitoring visits, and assessing prospective homes to be licensed. In addition, the licensing specialist will investigate licensing complaints and violations.

The licensing specialist will work to develop our foster parent community by developing training opportunities and events.

Qualifications:

Must have a Bachelor's degree in human service area. Two years of related experience preferred.

Must pass all exams and trainings as required by DCFS.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Complete in-home foster parent home studies, monitoring home visits, and licensing violation visits to assess the home and family to ensure they meet DCFS Licensing Standards.

Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrate flexibility and organization to work independently. Proficient use of computer skills is needed.

Complete documentation and respond to communication timely.

Guide foster parents and caseworkers through the licensing and/or certification process.

Work closely with foster care team when seeking appropriate placement for foster youth.

Attend foster parent recruitment events

Assist in the development of trainings and events for current and prospective foster parents.

Responds in a timely manner (within 24-48 hours) all written correspondence, email and phone call inquiries regarding clients

Always acts in a professional manner and maintains appropriate boundaries with clients

Reports to work, meetings, training, and job related activities prepared and as scheduled

Demonstrates openness and respect for cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of clients and coworkers.

Performs other related tasks as required or assigned by Foster Care Director.

ACCOUNTABILITY

The Case Worker shall be supervised by and accountable to the Foster Care Director.

HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT

Hours and days will be scheduled by Foster Care Director in conjunction with employee. Flexibility to meet the needs of clients is needed to include working outside typical business hours. Seeking 20-25 hours per week.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in human services field required from an accredited school. Experience in child welfare or related field preferred. Master's Degree in Social Work desired.

Must meet Child Care Facility Driver requirements in accordance with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.

Must pass all required trainings and exams in order to be eligible as a licensing specialist within 90 days of employment.

Must have a valid driver's license, a reliable automobile, adequate automobile insurance and good driving record.

Must become certified in CPR, mandated reporter training, Trauma Training and First Aid and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) within six months of employment date.

Must complete a Medical exam and T.B. test providing proof of results. Provide proof of covid-19 vaccination.

Must be fingerprinted by the State of Illinois and must submit to a full Background Check through the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.

Must submit official academic transcripts from the last school in which a degree was awarded.

Ability to lift 40 lbs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with…