Foster Care Licensing Specialist - Omaha

Better Living Foster Care and Family Services•Omaha, NE

2d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Better Living helps give hope and guidance to children and families within the foster care system throughout Nebraska. The Foster Care Licensing Specialist position provides direction, leadership and day-to-day management of educational and departmental activities to Foster Parents. This position is responsible for the coordination and organization of the Agency Supported Foster Care program(s). The Foster Care Licensing Specialist also supports Foster Parents well-being by providing resources, education/training, on-call support and face-to-face visits with both the foster parents and foster children. The Foster Care Licensing Specialist is expected to work in a collaborative manner with other company employees, as well as Case Workers, and other professionals using a team approach to provide quality services for foster parents and foster children at all times. The Foster Care Specialist will not practice or deliver services beyond the scope of their abilities or requirements. The Foster Care Licensing Specialist is responsible for record keeping in compliance with company policies and procedures and as required by NDHHS and future accrediting agency. The Foster Care Licensing Specialist is responsible for completing home studies and upkeep of home study documents.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor's degree in education/training, social work, criminal justice, human services or a related field.
Previous experience in social work, human services or a related field preferred.
Excellent listening and verbal communication (including de-escalation and redirection in times of conflict)
Teamwork
Demonstrates understanding and empathy for others
Current and valid Driver's License with no more than 3 points assessed
Current auto insurance that meets the minimum automobile liability and medical coverage required by Nebraska law
Excellent training skills using adult learning concepts
Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds
Ability to work independently
Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities in a professional and timely manner
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and some holidays
Excellent problem-solving and stress management skills
Strong attention to detail and organization
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Basic computer literacy skills, including PowerPoint, portal, spreadsheets, etc.
Strong organizational skills
Conflict resolution skills
Legal compliance
Building relationships / rapport
Ability and desire to work as a team member

Responsibilities

Provides direction, leadership and day-to-day management of educational and departmental activities to Foster Parents.
Responsible for the coordination and organization of the Agency Supported Foster Care program(s).
Supports Foster Parents well-being by providing resources, education/training, on-call support and face-to-face visits with both the foster parents and foster children.
Works in a collaborative manner with other company employees, Case Workers, and other professionals using a team approach to provide quality services for foster parents and foster children.
Does not practice or deliver services beyond the scope of their abilities or requirements.
Responsible for record keeping in compliance with company policies and procedures and as required by NDHHS and future accrediting agency.
Responsible for completing home studies and upkeep of home study documents.