Foster Care Licensing Coordinator
Foster Care Licensing Coordinator
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Licensing Coordinator(Foster Care)
Pay: $43000$500000
Licensing Coordinators with National Youth Advocate Program are responsible for maintaining annual recertifications and retaining quality foster homes and ensuring licensed homes meet or exceed community and organizational the general supervision of the Licensing Supervisor you willwork closely with foster parents and community partners providing advocacy and support toward the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in the community.
Working at NYAP
Flexible Schedule
22 Days of Paid Time Off 11 Paid Holidays
Halfday Fridays throughout the summer
Excellent Compensation
Parental leave
Competitive productivity requirements
Productivity Bonus
Healthcare Benefits for you and your family
Retirement Matching 401K)
Supervision Hours (for staff working on Independent Licensure)
Flexible Hours
Mileage Reimbursement
Phone Allowance
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
NYAP is participating agency in the Great Minds Fellowship and Great Minds Workforce Commitment Incentive Programs.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement recruitment strategies that generate the quantity and quality of inquiries for viable licensed foster homes.
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.
Work with current former and prospective foster parentsto retain families.
Complete facetoface meetings with each foster family to maintain licensure.
Meet with foster parents to remove barriers in the licensing process.
Complete a comprehensive home study for family and submit for approval.
Maintain and update all foster home records in appropriate systems.
Provide ongoing training and support to licensed foster homes.
Complete annual evaluations and recertification of all licensed foster homes.
Prepare adoption finalization paperwork.
Travels daily to providecommunity basedservices to and on behalf of youthand families in compliance withorganizational contract and regulatory requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
BachelorsDegree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
Active and valid professional licensure; LSW preferred.
1 year of work experience working in direct service with youth and families required.
Assessor certifications preferred willingness to obtain required.
A willingness to work flexible and nontraditional hours in the service of foster caregiversfamilies of origin and personsserved.
Capacity to be flexible and responsive to youth served foster caregivers and system partners.
Excellent time management and relationshipbuilding skills.
You have good computer and technology skills.
Must be willing to accept other job duties as assigned.
Driving and Vehicle Requirements
- Valid drivers license
- Reliable personal transportation
- Good driving record
- Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100000/$300000 bodily injury liability
Apply today!
listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.
An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
