Licensing Coordinator

We are looking for a full-time Licensing Coordinator for our Foster Care Program to join our Lafayette IN location.

Hours: Full time 9am-5pm with some non traditional hours at times

Compensation: $47000 with experience

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 acore valueand one that we look for in our newest team members.
• Excellenttraining and continuing education and development opportunitiesoffered on topics such as: PCIT NMT TF-CBT BFST CSAYC TBRI FFT and many many more!
• Student Loan Repayment assistance up to $1200 per year!
• Medical Dental and Vision insurance for you and your family!
• 22 Days OffEach Year!
• Plus 11Paid Holidays Per Year!
• Competitive salaries and benefitsincluding a 401(k)
• Summer Hours (reduced work week)
• Tuition Assistance
• Work Anniversary Trips!
• Peace leave
• Supervision Hours (for staff working on Independent Licensure)
• Flexible Hours
• Mileage Reimbursement

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.
• 100000/300000 Bodily Injury required for car insurance.
• A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in the service of foster caregivers families of origin and persons served.
• Capacity to be flexible and responsive to youth served foster caregivers system partners and internal customers.
• Capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function.
• Demonstrates tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others.
• Capacity to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures socioeconomic ethnic religious and racial backgrounds.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers smartphonesand tablets printers fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing spreadsheet and database programs.

If this describes YOU please apply today!

person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. 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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans

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 ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention Positive Youth Development Out-of-Home-Placement 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.