Initial Licensing Associate

Necco

About The Position

Necco has an opportunity for a career as an Initial Licensing Associate. This role will provide the most value to the company by supporting all activities required to recruit and certify foster parents. The Initial Licensing Associate role will focus heavily on recruitment, data management, and organization. You should be accurately described as: A happy warrior who thrives on leading from the front with strategic thinking. A solid communicator in search of decisions that deliver real results. A problem-solver, financial steward, and one who excels at collaboration. Ridiculously passionate about the company’s success, growth, and program quality.

Requirements

Minimum of 21 years of age
Must possess a high school diploma or GED
Minimum of 2 years of experience in the human services field
Strong communication and organizational skills
Valid driver’s license
100/300/100 Auto Insurance Coverage
Training and Travel willingness
Successful completion of all required criminal background checks
Must possess the skills to navigate and execute software programs (i.e., Microsoft Office, Database, Electronic Health Record, Dashboard)

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the team on carrying out the annual recruitment plan for the type of families the team needs to fill the referral demand
Mine existing and prospective parents for referrals
Establish the Necco brand as a leader in foster care by educating the community and related organizations at events
Build relationships with foster parents, local businesses, news media, churches, community organizations, and business leaders.
Use data to collaborate with staff, foster parents, and community-based influencers to develop and implement ongoing recruitment methods
Ensure the CRM reflects accurate and timely data regarding leads/opportunities and activities
Utilize CRM to manage follow-up communication with prospective foster parents using phone, email, text, face-to-face, and direct mail
Assist the Licensing Specialist with the organization and maintenance of documentation required to meet state specific licensing requirements (all aspects of training, document collection, etc.)
Assist the Licensing Specialist with all aspects of getting a home certified – training set up, scheduling appointments, etc.
Assist the Licensing Specialist with projecting home openings
Collaborate with Licensing Specialists to best serve the interest of prospects and foster parents
Maintain ongoing knowledge of current state regulations relating to foster home certification
Prepare file for Licensing Specialist to write home study
Own the data entry process for all documents entered into the Electronic Health Record
Practice Ruthless Pragmatism
Engage in peer-to-peer feedback
Know and Live the Necco Corporate Culture Principles
Embody the 3 essential virtues of Humble, Hungry and Smart
Drive your Individual Performance Scorecard
Adhere to and contribute to the Necco meeting structure
Accept additional tasks from self-directed team, as appropriate
Attend and participate in self-directed team meeting and activities