Foster Care Licensing Supervisor

SUMMARYManages a staff of Licensing Coordinators/Specialists to ensure overall and ongoing program compliance with required and licensing standards when recertifying host home provider families. Supervises four or more fulltime JOB FUNCTIONSTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed conjunction with the quality improvement team ensures that host/foster home provider families meet or exceed certification and recertification competencies as required by state licensing and accreditation standards as well as MENTOR operating policiesPrepares for certification/recertification reviews and audits; develops and implements corrective action plans in response to findings of non-compliance and technical assistanceEnsures that all steps in the review of contractual compliance and re-evaluation process are completed and documented as required including but not limited to home studies home study updates and amendments physical environment evaluation mentor files investigations related to licensing issues and communicates concerns and recommendations to operations managementCollects and analyzes data completes documentation reviews and generates reports and makes applicable recommendations on items including but not limited to compliance mentor skill development mentor retention rule violations external investigationsInteracts with representatives from licensing and certification entities to ensure complianceServes as a subject-matter expert for operations leadership and foster home assessors regarding regulationsCompletes ongoing training as required by the state or regulatory agencyPerforms other related duties and activities as RESPONSIBILITIESSupervises four or more Licensing Coordinators/SpecialistsProvides clinical and administrative supervision and performance managementDirects and supervises assigned staff including performance evaluations orientation and training. Make decisions on employee hires transfers promotions salary changes discipline terminations and similar actions. Resolves employee problems within position Knowledge and Skills required by the JobThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or abilities required to perform the and Experience:Bachelors degree or equivalent level of experience to meet licensure requirements as identified by regulatory or certification agencies3 years related experienceTrained and fluent in state specific regulations and in utilizing the state specific information systemPrevious supervisory experience is preferredCertificates Licenses and Registrations:Licenses and Certifications as required by regulatory or certification agencies (such as LSW LPC LISW LPCC LISW-S or LPCC-S)Current drivers license car registration and auto insurance if providing transportation for individual receiving servicesAn equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements per regulatory or certification agenciesOther Skills and Abilities:Functional knowledge in computer applications (Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook etc.); ability to maintain comprehensive files and database Requirements:Travel as needed within the statePhysical Requirements:Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time the job is rated for light WITH DISABILITY STATEMENTExternal and internal applicants as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodations to be determined on a case by case basis via the interactive process.