Foster Care Licensing Coordinator

Job Details

Level
Experienced

Job Location
Miami, FL

Remote Type
Hybrid

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
4 Year Degree

Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services

Licensing Coordinator

Who We Are:

We have been serving communities and clients since 1978. We continue to expand and develop new and innovative programs for our communities and families. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four different areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.

If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!

We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and we are dedicated, as your employer to provide you with support to do just that. 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.

Working At NYAP
NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a

core value

and one that we look for in our newest team members.
Excellent

training and continuing education and development opportunities

offered on topics such as: PCIT, NMT, TF-CBT, BFST, CSAYC, TBRI, FFT and many, many more!
Student Loan Repayment assistance , up to $1,200 per year!
Medical, Dental, and Vision
22 Days Off

Each Year!

Plus 11

Paid Holidays Per Year!
Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k),

Summer Hours Off (reduced work schedule) , Tuition Assistance, and

Work Anniversary Trips !
Compensation - $45,000-$50,000 commensurate with experience

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Program Manager or designee, this position works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and families served. This position works closely with youth, family, foster parents, and community partners, providing advocacy and support toward the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in the community.

The Licensing Coordinator will split their time equally between recruiting and licensing foster homes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program's mission, values, and philosophies.
Completes all required training in a timely manner.
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 parents to recruit new foster families.
Responsible for the knowledge and implementation of all rules, regulations, and policies related to foster care.
Complete face to face meetings with each potential family within the first two weeks to answer questions and assist in the licensing process.
Assist all potential foster families in providing all required information and completing required paperwork in a timely manner.
Meet with foster parents experiencing difficulty in the licensing process to remove barriers.
Develop a comprehensive home study for each potential 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.
Support foster parents including providing information, education, meetings, support groups, and one on one discussions.
Travels daily, to provide community based services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement activities on a monthly/quarterly basis.
Actively participates in the weekly supervision process.
Capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function.
Demonstrates tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others.
Report incidents to state and supervisory agencies when appropriate.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
2 years of work experience working in direct service with youth and families strongly preferred.
**Licensing certification or Case management certification.**
A valid professional license as required by state law and/or regulatory bodies.
Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, 100,000/300,000 bodily insurance as required by agency, and a good driving record.
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.

If this describes YOU, please apply today!

www.nyap.org/employment

The 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.

Who We Are

We continue to expand and develop new and innovative programs for our communities and families. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes major medical, dental, vision, 401K, student loan assistance and generous paid time off. If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!