Licensing Coordinator Treatment Coordinator

DUAL Licensing Coordinator and Treatment Coordinator role

Full time:MF 9a5p with nontraditional hours needed occasionally as well

Compensation: $47000

PositionSummary:

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.

Working At NYAP:

• NYAPs commitment to doing what isbestfor children youth and their families is a core unwavering value evidenced across all aspects of our work.
• Medical Dental and Vision benefits for you and your family.
• Retirement matching 401(k).
• 22 Paid Days Off Each Year.
• Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year.
• Milestone Work Anniversary Awards.
• Peace Leave Benefit.
• Summer Hours to encourage worklife balance.
• Excellenttraining continuing education and leadership developmentopportunities
• Student Loan Repayment assistance.
• Tuition Assistance.

Core Responsibilities:

• Activelysupportsrepresentsandextendsthemissionvisionandvaluesoftheorganization.
• Completesallrequiredtraininginatimelymanner.
• Developandimplementrecruitmentstrategiesthatgeneratethequantityandqualityofinquiriesforviablelicensedfosterhomes.
• 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.
• Workwithcurrentformerandprospectivefosterparentstorecruitnewfosterfamilies.
• Responsiblefortheknowledgeandimplementationofallrulesregulationsandpoliciesrelatedtofostercare.
• Completefacetofacemeetingswitheachpotentialfamilywithinthefirsttwoweekstoanswerquestionsandassistinthelicensingprocess.
• Assistallpotentialfosterfamiliesinprovidingallrequiredinformationandcompletingrequiredpaperworkinatimelymanner.
• Meetwithfosterparentsexperiencingdifficultyinthelicensingprocesstoremovebarriers.
• Developacomprehensivehomestudyforeachpotentialfamilyandsubmitforapproval.
• Maintainandupdateallfosterhomerecordsinappropriatesystems.
• Provideongoingtrainingandsupporttolicensedfosterhomes.
• Completeannualevaluationsandrecertificationofalllicensedfosterhomes.
• Supportfosterparentsincludingprovidinginformationeducationmeetingssupportgroupsandoneononediscussions.
• Travels daily to provide community based services to and on behalf of youth and families in compliance with organizational contract and regulatory requirements.
• ParticipatesintheContinuousQualityImprovementactivitiesonamonthly/quarterlybasis.
• Activelyparticipatesintheweeklysupervisionprocess.
• Capacitytoremainobjectiveandprofessionalinallareasofjobfunction.
• Demonstratestoleranceandrespectfortheideasandactionsofothers.
• Reportincidentstostateandsupervisoryagencieswhenappropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:

• DegreeinSocialWorkorcomparableHumanServicesfieldfromanaccreditedinstitution required.
• 2yearsofworkexperienceworkingindirectservicewithyouthandfamiliesstronglypreferred
• Having a currentand valid SAFE Home certificationpreferred
• RAPT training is preferred
• Safe HS writing experiencepreferred
• Musthaveavaliddriverslicensereliabletransportationautomotiveinsuranceandagooddrivingrecord.
• Awillingnesstoworknontraditionalhoursintheserviceoffostercaregiversfamiliesoforiginandpersonsserved
• Capacitytobeflexibleandresponsivetoyouthservedfostercaregiverssystempartnersandinternalcustomers
• Capacitytoeffectivelyworkwithandberespectfulandsensitivetopersonsfromvariousculturessocioeconomicethnicreligiousand racialbackgrounds
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers smart phones and tablets printers fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing spreadsheet and database programs

If this describes YOU please apply today!

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The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and coworkers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures socioeconomic ethnic religious and racial backgrounds.

Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.