LICENSING CERTIFICATION SPECIALIST - 60075087

State of Florida•Miami Beach, FL

12d•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is a professional position specializing in counseling, casework, and administrative activities in Licensing, responsible for inspecting, licensing, and certifying human trafficking safe house/home programs for children and adults. This role involves processing and reviewing applications, conducting on-site inspections, investigating violations, maintaining databases, providing technical assistance, managing administrative actions, and consulting with community partners. The specialist must maintain a proficient working knowledge of applicable statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the human trafficking licensing program and demonstrate competent utilization of the program's technology applications.

Requirements

Florida Child Welfare Certification.
Must maintain valid and unrestricted driver's license and daily access to personal vehicle.
Knowledge in Florida Statute Chapter 402.881 and 409; Florida Administrative Code, and Federal Regulation.
Knowledge in Florida’s official electronic systems of record, Department's Certification System and Comprehensive Chile Welfare Information System (CCWIS).
Experience in Microsoft Office.
Minimum of two years of Child Welfare and Human Trafficking experience.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills relative to diverse populations in academic, public health, and community settings.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing deadlines.
Analytical, decision making, collaborative problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.
Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
Must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S.
Participation in the State of Florida Direct Deposit Program is required as a condition of employment per F.S. 110.113, and enrollment must be completed within the first 30 calendar days of your appointment.

Responsibilities

Processes and reviews initial and renewal applications, including background screening clearances and training as required by statute, Florida Administrative Code; determines eligibility and makes recommendations for licensure and certification to supervisor/manager.
Conducts on-site inspections for programs to monitor compliance with Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code licensing standards.
Maintains tracking system to ensure inspection timeframes are met and the correct number of inspections are completed annually.
Investigates licensing/certification violations and complaints on licensed/certified providers and illegal operations.
Prepares reports and initiates administrative action as required by statute and/or administrative code.
Input and updates provider databases or similar tools, on a regular basis.
Archives inspections timely and monitors accuracy of data.
Maintain proficient working knowledge of the applicable statutes, rules, regulations, policies, procedures and community resources which provide the framework for the human trafficking licensing program.
Provides technical assistance to subcontractors and providers to support and promote sustained compliance with licensing standards and ensures corrective action requirements are met.
Attains a high proficiency/skill level as demonstrated through the competent utilization of the program's technology applications.
Manages the progressive discipline and administrative action processes, which includes providing timely administrative complaint notifications to providers, keeping the information system current throughout the administrative action process and closing out each action timely and accurately.
Consults with community partners specializing in human trafficking, stakeholders and other clients regarding licensing and certification regulation.
Responds positively and timely to special assignments and performs other related duties as assigned.