Level I Licensing Supervisor

PARTNERSHIP FOR STRONG FAMILIES INC•Gainesville, FL

5d•$55,314 - $58,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Level I Licensing Supervisor is responsible for managing the daily operations of all PSF Licensing Specialists who license and support licensed Level I families. This position reports to the Director of Foster Care Licensing & Retention.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field or equivalent
three (3) years of relevant experience in child welfare; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certification as a Child Protection Professional.
Possession of a valid, State of Florida driver’s license to operate the motor vehicle operated. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in the like preferred

Responsibilities

Provides needed support in the evaluation of suitability of licensed and non-relative placement.
Assists with the license and re-license of Level I homes.
Maintains assignment trackers, background trackers, and licensing renewal tracker.
Assists in crisis intervention to level one caregivers as necessary.
Oversees staff on home visits for certification.
Manages Licensing Specialists in such endeavors as needs assessment, monitoring in accordance with agency policies, priorities, and accreditation standards.
Ensures compliance with Level I licensure Policy and Procedure and State and Federal laws.
Assists with the identification of staff training needs. Provides and/or arranges training for new and existing staff on a regular basis.
Provides guidance to Licensing Specialist by coaching, motivating, training, and providing other development activities.
Develops training and staff development plans with each staff member.
Reviews and monitors case files for both internal and external quality assurance standards.
Reviews and ensures staff complete all documentation and reports in a professional and timely manner.
Prepares and conducts staff performance evaluations, including progressive discipline when appropriate.
Provides direct casework in the absence of Licensing Specialist.
Participates in the quality improvement process.
Remains current in changes in level one laws and makes appropriate program changes as necessary.
Provides documentation to the Licensing Retention Manager in matters of hiring and discipline but lacks the ability to unilaterally hire and terminate.
Provides staff training and community outreach as requested or required.
Displays understanding of, and sensitivity to, service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.