Foster Care Licensing Specialist
2 weeks ago
LSF is seeking a talented Foster Care Licensing Specialist who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.
The schedule for this role is Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM with weekend and evening availability for foster parent events and recruitment.
Purpose and Impact:
The Foster Care Licensing Specialist is responsible for the licensing and re-licensing of foster care families and Level I licensures of relative and non-relative caregivers for the Circuit 10 system of care.
Essential Functions:
- Interview and assess perspective foster families
- Complete all initial licensing requirements for prospective foster families and Level I licensed caregivers
- Conduct all required procedures for annual re-licensing of foster families
- Conduct required retention/waiver visits
- Investigate all assigned foster home issues/concerns and foster care referrals
- Assist with coordination and facilitation of abuse report activities as conducted by child protective investigations
- Provides support and advocacy for assigned foster families
- Attends/support Foster/ Adoptive Parents Association (FAPA) events and meetings
- Attendance and preparation of documentation for case review consultations for foster homes
- Participation in case review consultations when applicable for dependency related case review consultations
- Participation in foster home recruitment activities and education
- Increase public awareness of the need for safe, appropriate foster care and adoptive homes
- Document necessary information in FSFN provider tab for all prospective and licensed families
- Conduct licensing activities as described above for any Circuit 10 / Heartland For Children licensed foster families considered to represent a conflict of interest per current administrative code.
- Courtesy: Treat customers, the public and staff with courtesy, respect and dignity and presents a positive public image.
- Communication Skills: Keep supervisor fully informed of activities, pertinent issues, upcoming events and potential problems. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in daily work.
- Team Work: Support the unit, department and/or organization and work with others in an effort to accomplish the goals of the unit, department and/or organization.
- Safety: Employee makes a reasonable effort to adhere to established safety procedures and practices in the work area.
- Training: Attend and successfully complete all mandated training courses to obtain and maintain child welfare certification requirements and LSF training requirements.
- Confidentiality: Adhere to all confidentiality rules.
Perform other related duties and special assignments as required.
Physical Requirements:
- Must have a high level of energy, be adaptable to irregular hours, be able to travel as needed.
- Valid driver's license, dependable transportation, and appropriate auto liability insurance ($10,000/$20,000) required.
Must possess a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field. Degree in Social Work preferred.
Experience:
- Must have a minimum of one year of relevant experience working with children.
- Must possess a child welfare certification for the State of Florida or obtain child welfare certification within one year of hire date.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with and ability to use Microsoft Office programs Word and Excel.
- Ability to type 45 words per minute.
- Ability to drive both locally and throughout the state in connection with the duties of this position.
- Possess general knowledge regarding child welfare work, including Statutes and regulations regarding licensing and placement of children in foster homes.
- Experience with customer service and multi-task office setting.
- Have administrative abilities and be detail oriented.
- Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to work independently and utilize initiative, ability to be organized and to meet deadlines.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Work to continue personal competency through education, outside literature, seminars, etc.
Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs
Why work for LSF?
LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need. Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need. Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization.
Amazing benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
- 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
- Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
- Note: Head Start employees paid time off and holiday schedule may differ
- 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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