Foster Care Licensing Coordinator

National Youth Advocate Program•Columbus, OH

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Foster Care Licensing Coordinator is an office- and community-based role in Columbus, Ohio. Under the general supervision of the Licensing Supervisor, the coordinator maintains annual foster-home recertifications, retains quality foster homes, and ensures licensed homes meet or exceed community and organizational needs. The position works closely with foster parents and community partners to provide advocacy and support toward helping youth live safely and successfully in the community. The schedule is generally Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., for 40 or more hours per week, but must be flexible to meet client needs, including appointments after 5 p.m. Compensation is $45,000–$50,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
Active and valid professional licensure.
At least 1 year of work experience providing direct services to youth and families.
Willingness to work flexible, non-traditional hours in service of foster caregivers, families of origin, and persons served.
Ability to work effectively with, and show respect and sensitivity toward, people from varied cultural, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.
Excellent time-management and relationship-building skills.
Proficiency with desktop and laptop computers, smartphones, tablets, printers, fax machines, photocopiers, and word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
Valid driver's license, reliable personal transportation, and a good driving record.
Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability.

Nice To Haves

LSW licensure preferred.
Assessor certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Support, represent, and extend the organization's mission, vision, and values.
Develop and implement recruitment strategies to generate inquiries from viable prospective foster homes.
Help prospective foster parents understand the needs of youth entering foster care, the expectation of mentoring primary families, and the goal of reunification.
Work with current, former, and prospective foster parents to retain families.
Complete face-to-face meetings with foster families to maintain licensure.
Meet with foster parents to address barriers in the licensing process.
Complete comprehensive home studies and submit them for approval.
Maintain and update foster-home records in appropriate systems.
Provide ongoing training and support to licensed foster homes.
Complete annual evaluations and recertifications of licensed foster homes.
Prepare adoption finalization paperwork.
Travel daily to provide community-based services to and on behalf of youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.