Foster Care Licensing Specialist
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Foster Care Licensing Specialist
Location: Fairmont WV
Position Summary
The Licensing Specialist is responsible for assisting with the recruitment and licensing of foster homes.
Salary: $41000 annually
Hours: Fulltime 40 hours weekly 9a 5p with evening and weekend hours as needed
Working At NYAP
- Competitive salaries and benefitsincluding a 401(k)
- Medical Dental and Vision insurance
- 22 days offeach year
- 11paid holidays per year
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Tuition assistance
- Friday Summer hours
- Work anniversary trips
- Mileage reimbursement
- Peace Leave
Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.
Responsibilities
The Licensing Specialist will perform duties including but not limited to:
- Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Programs mission values and philosophies
- Assist 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.
- Quickly contact all foster home inquiries and work with licensing staff to resolve.
- Assist all potential foster families in providing all required information and completing required paperwork in a timely manner.
- Maintain and update all foster home records in appropriate systems.
- Provide ongoing training and support to licensed foster homes.
- File and maintain annual evaluations and recertification of all licensed foster homes.
Minimum Qualifications
- Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
- Previous experience and proficiency in the use of various office machines including computers.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel and Word
- Proficient use of desktop and laptop computerssmart phones and tablets printers fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing spreadsheet and database programs.
Other Skills
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Sensitivity to cultural diversity
- Enthusiastic selfstarter
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and administrative skills
- Effective problemsolving and decisionmaking skills
- Works well independently and as a team member
Driving and Vehicle Requirements
- Valid drivers license
- Reliable personal transportation
- Good driving record
- Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $10000/$300000 bodily injury liability
If this describes YOU please apply today!
Who We Are
National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the everchanging needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention Positive Youth Development OutofHomePlacement and Reunification/Permanency.
We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children youth and families.
An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
