Foster Care Licensing Supervisor

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM•Lima, OH

1d•$55,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensing Supervisor is responsible for implementing a system of quality assurance to ensure compliance with all agency foster home licensing policies and procedures. This position will supervise the Northwest and Dayton regions Licensing Coordinators. Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am to 5pm; additional evening and weekend availability expected.

Requirements

Bachelors’ Degree in Social Services or other related human service field
5 years’ experience in the area of youth services, with direct experience in child welfare and foster care licensing.
A valid professional license as required by state law and/or regulatory bodies.
Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
Multi-task efficiently and be flexible in all situations
Openness to working non-traditional hours as needed
Openness to traveling as needed
Valid driver’s license
Reliable personal transportation
Good driving record
Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,00/$300,000 bodily injury liability

Responsibilities

Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies.
Implement a system of quality assurance to ensure compliance with all agency foster home licensing and re-certification policies and procedures.
Ensure NYAP is meeting the mandatory state agency foster home licensure and compliance requirements.
Develop and successfully implement an on-going foster home requirement plan in accordance with the annual operating plan and budget.
Serve as a liaison between NYAP and state and/or regulatory agencies regarding foster home licensing, re-cortication and/or accreditation.
Supervise or collaborate with the NYAP Licensing Coordinators, Treatment Coordinators and support staff regarding foster home licensing and certification procedures.
Review and update a semi-annual foster home inventory assessment checklist.
Ensure the completion of quarterly audit reviews to ensure NYAP and agency licensure and respective agency accreditation standards are met.
Represent NYAP in local and state organizations and conduct in-service training as it pertains to foster home licensing, the re-certification process, and other topics as directed.
Attend statewide and regional staff meetings, staff training programs, and individual meetings as regularly scheduled with the supervisor.
Maintain regular monthly telephone contact with NYAP foster parents with no youth in placement to review current status, family situation, and continued interest in foster care.
Receive and review placement referrals, phone calls, and emails from the lead child welfare agency.
Contact NYAP foster parents to present and discuss children for possible placement and coordinate with the lead welfare agency to arrange interviews and transitions.
Facilitate placement by ensuring that all necessary forms have been completed and arrangements have been made for school, transportation, and/or day care.
Complete intake paperwork such as modification and placement change forms.
Receive requests and coordinate respite episodes for current foster parents.
Maintain bed availability logs and communicate with the lead child welfare agency.
Attend shelter staffing’s to review all child in need of placement.
Review and sign licensing home studies.