Bilingual Licensing Coordinator- JOR

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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.

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The Foster Home Licensing Coordinator for La Jornada is responsible for licensing and retaining quality foster homes, ensuring licensed homes meet or exceed programmatic/contractual obligations.

RESPONSIBILITIES The Foster Home Licensing Coordinator performs a variety of administrative duties including, but not limited to:

Actively supporting, representing, and extending the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

Maintaining all Illinois DCFS Licensing certifications current and in good standing (Rule 402, CCA, CERAP, and CWELL).Supporting the development of potential foster parents in understanding the needs of youth entering foster care.

Being responsible for the knowledge and implementation of all rules, regulations, and policies related to foster care.

Completing face-to-face meetings with each potential family within the first two weeks to answer questions and assist in the licensing process.

Assisting all potential foster families in providing required information and completing paperwork in a timely manner.

Meeting with foster parents experiencing challenges in the licensing process to identify and assist in overcoming barriers.

Developing a comprehensive home study for each potential family and submitting it for approval.

Maintaining and updating all foster home records in appropriate systems.

Providing ongoing training and support to licensed foster homes.

Completing annual evaluations and recertification of all licensed foster homes.

Supporting foster parents by providing information, education, meetings, support groups, and one-on-one discussions.

Traveling to visit homes to ensure compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.

Participating in Continuous Quality Improvement activities on a monthly/quarterly basis.

Actively participating in the weekly supervision process.

Remaining objective and professional in all areas of job function.

Demonstrating tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others.

Reporting incidents to state and supervisory agencies when appropriate.

Coordinating foster parent training and ensuring registration and completion.

Assisting in the completion of ORR licensing requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in social work or a comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.

At least two (2) years of work experience in direct service with youth and families (strongly preferred).Must have DCFS certification in Rule 402, CCA, CERAP, and CWELL, with certifications current and in good standing.

Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines, and photocopiers, as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.

Bilingual (English/Spanish). Fluency in Spanish is required.

Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/300,000 bodily liability coverage.
21 years of age, a valid state driver’s license, a reliable personal vehicle, and a good driving record.

OTHER SKILLS Willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours to support foster caregivers, families of origin, and persons served.

Capacity to be flexible and responsive to youth served, foster caregivers, system partners, and internal customers.

Ability to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function.

Demonstrates tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others.

Comfortable with public speaking.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.

Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.

Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.

Ability to travel frequently and drive a vehicle while sitting for extended periods, with frequency varying based on program demands.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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