Foster Care Licensing Specialist
Foster Care Licensing Specialist
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Foster Care Licensing Specialist
Salary: $
Hours: Fulltime 40 hours weekly 9a 5p with evening and weekend hours as needed
The Licensing Specialist is responsible for assisting with the recruitment and licensing of foster homes.
Working at NYAP
- 22 Days of Paid Time Off 11 Paid Holidays
- Halfday Fridays throughout the summer
- Parental leave
- Healthcare Benefits for you and your family
- Retirement Matching 401K)
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Phone Allowance
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Responsibilities
- 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
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- 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 computers smart 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!
An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
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