Foster Care Licensing Specialist

4 weeks ago


Joliet, Illinois, United States One Hope United Full time
Foster Care Licensing Representative Job Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Foster Care Licensing Representative to join our team at One Hope United. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the licensing and placement of foster homes align with state and federal regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process intake screenings for prospective foster parents and assist in the development and follow-through process on innovative recruitment techniques.
  • Develop and coordinate an efficient orientation for prospective foster parents and work closely with them as they go through initial screening and licensing.
  • Monitor the relicensing of foster homes and review referral information to ensure the appropriate placement in out-of-home care.
  • Review and audit foster home files to ensure adherence to licensing requirements and serve as a liaison to caseworkers and supervisors.
  • Ensure foster home licensing, recruitment, and placement practices align with state and federal regulations and inform caseworkers on licensing and placement regulations.
  • Communicate rule violations to the caseworker and foster parent in a timely manner and develop and execute a Foster Parent Recruitment Plan.
  • Accurately complete required forms and reports in accordance with DCFS and OHU policy within required timeframes.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field.
  • 3 years of direct foster care case management experience required, with 1+ year of direct work as a Foster Care Licensing Representative preferred.
  • CWEL, CANS, CERAP, 402, Child Care Act licensure required.

Preferred Skills:

  • Proficient computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment.
  • Highly organized, yet flexible, and able to handle multiple priorities/projects well.
  • Ability to function well in a team environment and demonstrate project management, organizational, analytical, and presentation skills.

Work Environment: The position requires visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed, and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer and office equipment. The employee may encounter unpredictable clients and is occasionally required to move items up to 50 pounds.



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