Foster Care Licensing Coordinator

Foster Care Licensing Coordinator

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Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Level Experienced Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Category Nonprofit - Social Services

We are seeking a full-time Foster Care Licensing Coordinator to join our Broward County, FL NYAP team.

Candidate must have current FL Licensing certification or Child Welfare certification.

Compensation: $50,000/yr.

Scheduled hours:
Full-time to include evenings and weekends as necessary.

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Regional Manager or designee, this position works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and families served. This position is responsible for recruiting, licensing, and retaining quality foster homes, ensuring licensed homes meet or exceed community and organizational needs.

• NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members.
• Excellent training and continuing education and development opportunities offered on topics such as: PCIT, NMT, TF-CBT, BFST, CSAYC, TBRI, FFT and many, many more!
• Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family!
• 22 Days Off Each Year!
• Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year!
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
• Summer Hours (reduced work week)
• Tuition Assistance
• Work Anniversary Trips!
• Peace leave
• Supervision Hours (for staff working on Independent Licensure)
• Flexible Hours
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Parental Leave

Responsibilities

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Programs mission, values, and philosophies.
• Completes all required training in a timely manner.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies that generate the quantity and quality of inquiries for viable licensed foster homes.
• Support the development of potential foster parents in understanding the needs of the youth entering foster care, the expectation of mentoring primary families and the goal of reunification of youth with the primary family.
• Work with current, former, and prospective foster parents to recruit new foster families.
• Responsible for the knowledge and implementation of all rules, regulations, and policies related to foster care.
• Complete face to face meetings with each potential family within the first two weeks to answer questions and assist in the licensing process.
• Assist all potential foster families in providing all required information and completing required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Meet with foster parents experiencing difficulty in the licensing process to remove barriers.
• Develop a comprehensive home study for each potential family and submit for approval.
• Maintain and update all foster home records in appropriate systems.
• Provide ongoing training and support to licensed foster homes.
• Complete annual evaluations and recertification of all licensed foster homes.
• Support foster parents including providing information, education, meetings, support groups, and one on one discussions.
• Travels daily, to provide community based services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement activities on a monthly/quarterly basis.
• Actively participates in the weekly supervision process.
• Capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function.
• Demonstrates tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others.
• Report incidents to state and supervisory agencies when appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
• Candidate must have current FL Licensing certification or Child Welfare certification.
• 2 years of work experience working in direct service with youth and families strongly preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.
• 100,000/300,000 Bodily Injury required for car insurance.
• A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in the service of…