Licensing Representative - Foster Care Program

Are you looking to make a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to learn and grow professionally while experiencing meaningful work?

Envision Unlimited is excited to bring aboard a Licensing Representative for our Foster Care Program.

Performs functions to recruit, orient, assess and monitor prospective and current foster families.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Service or related field
• At least one year experience in foster care.
• Must have daily use of a reliable car and valid Driver's License.
• Must have Child Care Act, Foster Family Home Licensing, CERAP and Illinois Licensure credentials.

• Recruit prospective foster family applicants and conduct orientation meetings.
• Respond to telephone inquiries regarding foster parent licensing.
• Initiate licensing process by providing the applicant with necessary documents and when completed, forward forms to Springfield.
• Assess family home environment, financial readiness, family relationships, supports, references and motivations.
• Recommend to licensing supervisor approval or denial of foster family license in accordance with DCFS Rule 402.
• Inform foster families of their responsibilities and CARC responsibilities by providing a foster parent handbook and signing the foster parent agreement.
• Complete CFS
  590 Compliance Record for Foster Home via home site visit observations.
• Complete written home study and/or home study update to attach to recommendation document.
• Maintain the licensing files/or licensing section of Foster Parent Records for each home and develop mechanism to track expiration date and compliance visits.
• Maintain close communication with DCFS licensing office to maintain efficient flow of the licensing process and procedural updates. Attend DCFS Licensing training sessions.
• Maintain a schedule of twice-yearly monitoring visits to existing licensed homes for continued compliance.
• Inform licensing supervisor and child welfare worker of any unusual activities or problems affecting the licensing compliance of a home.
• Assist in coordinating and document training for foster parents.
• Responsible for carrying and responding to assigned pager on a 24-hour basis.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, PPO
• Dental and Vision Insurance Options
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid vacation, sick time and personal days
• 401K plan
• Employee Assistance Network
• Opportunity for career growth & development

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or a responsibility required of the employee and is subject to change based on the needs of the department and/or agency.

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