Foster Care Licensing Coordinator

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM•Columbus, OH

1d•$45,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Foster Care Licensing Coordinator maintains annual recertifications, retains quality foster homes, and ensures licensed homes meet or exceed community and organizational needs. Under the general supervision of the Licensing Supervisor, the coordinator works closely with foster parents and community partners to provide advocacy and support toward the goal of youth living safely and successfully in the community. This is an office- and community-based position in Columbus, Ohio, with daily travel to provide services to and on behalf of youth and families. The role is full-time, scheduled Monday through Friday, generally 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with flexibility required because appointments often occur after 5 p.m.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
Active and valid professional licensure.
At least one year of direct-service work experience with youth and families.
Willingness to work flexible, nontraditional hours in service of foster caregivers, families of origin, and persons served.
Ability to work effectively with and respectfully and sensitively serve 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

Active LSW licensure is preferred.
Assessor certification is preferred; willingness to obtain certification is required.

Responsibilities

Support, represent, and advance 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.
Conduct face-to-face meetings with each foster family 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.