Bilingual Licensing Coordinator III- JOR
Listed on 2026-08-07
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Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Child Development/Support, Community Health
Overview
4 Year Degree
Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
DescriptionWorking At NYAP
- 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.
- 33 Paid days off each year!(11 holidays + 22 days PTO)
- Healthcare Benefits for you and your family.
- Pet insurance that provides discounts and reimbursements.
- Competitive salaries and benefits, including a 401(k), Summer Hours Off (Half-day Fridays and Work Anniversary Trips!)
- Mileage Reimbursement, Phone Allowance, Student Loan Repayment Assistance, CEU’s and ongoing trainings/education.
- Why Work with Us?
Exciting Benefits and Opportunities at NYAP!
Position Summary
The Licensing CoordinatorIIIis responsible forlicensing andretainingquality foster homes, ensuring licensed homes meet or exceed programmatic/contractual obligations. The LevelIIIroleindependentlycompletes all functions of the role,is fully certifiedat the highest levels of certificationasrequiredin the State,provides regulatory oversight,and provides leadership.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Licensing Coordinator IIIwill perform duties including but not limited to:
Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s Mission, Values and Philosophies.
Attain the highest level of certifications and training required by the State and ensure they are current and in good standing.
Support the development of potential foster parents in understanding the needs of youth entering foster care.
Responsible for the knowledge and implementation of all rules, regulations, and policies related to foster care.
Begin the licensing processimmediatelyupon completion of the foster parent(s) initialorientation.
Assistall potential foster families in providing required information and completing paperwork in a timely manner.
Coordinatefoster parent training and ensureparents register for and complete training.
Meet with foster parents experiencing challenges in the licensing process toidentifyandassistin overcoming barriers.
Develop a comprehensive home study for each potential family andsubmitit for approval.
Maintain and updateall foster home records inappropriate systems.
Provide ongoing training and support to licensed foster homes.
Completeannual evaluations and recertifications of all licensed foster homes.
Support foster parents by providing information, education, meetings, support groups, and one-on-one discussions.
Travel to visit homes to ensure compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory and safety requirements.
Provide leadership to the team.
Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities on a monthly/quarterly basis.
Activelyparticipatein the weekly supervision process.
Reportallincidentstosupervisoras necessary.
Mentor andassist
Licensing Coordinatorsacross programs in training withinitialhome visits,monitoringvisits, and home study development.
Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bilingual (English-Spanish).Fluency in Spanishrequired.
Must have excellent English verbal and writing skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Social Workor a comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
At least two (2) years of work experience in direct service with youth and families.
Must haveattainedthe highest level of certifications and training required by the State and ensure they are current and in good standing.
Must have excellent organizational skills to accommodate working with multiple families in the licensing and relicensing process simultaneously.
Mustdemonstratea sincere commitment tothe service and advocacy for youth and families
Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, internet search, people management programs, smart phones and tablets, printers, faxmachinesand photocopiers as well as software including word processing,spreadsheet and database programs.
Mustpossessa valid state driver’s license,have reliable transportation, andbe eligible to drive tofacilitateprogram services as required by contractual agreement.
Must be at least 21 years of age at the time ofhire.
OTHER SKILLS
Willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours to support foster caregivers, families of origin,…
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