Licensing Specialist (Level 1)- Seminole

Community Based Care of Brevard•Orlando, FL

7d•$50,000

About The Position

Under the direction of the Level 1 Licensing Supervisor, the coordinator is responsible for collecting, organizing, monitoring, and distributing information to complete Level I licensure for relative and non-relative families. This position ensures high quality standards for successful completion of Level 1 licensure through family engagement and support. The Level 1 Licensing Coordinator complies with regulatory requirements. Partners with families and coordinates with CMAs and operations teams to ensure compliance with eligibility and regulatory standards. We understand the importance that every provider, parent and employee plays in the success of our mission to protect and inspire every child, every day. An essential function of all employees is to provide excellent customer service by being professional and respectful in all interactions each day. It is also expected that all employees are timely and responsive in their communication with others.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of child welfare experience, experience in child placing licensing or appropriate knowledge of licensing and regulatory standards.
Ability to understand and interpret statute, administrative code and operating procedure.
Strong computer, analytic and research skills
Effective verbal and written skills
Good organizational skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to develop and utilize tracking mechanisms.
Ability to analyze, integrate and report data.
Demonstrate cultural and linguistic competence and sensitivity to population served.
Ability to travel.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of state SACWIS/CCWIS systems; FSFN
Knowledge of the current System of Care
Florida Child Welfare Certification

Responsibilities

Partner, Support and Coordinate with CMA and operations teams to ensure compliance with eligibility and regulatory standards in the completion of the Level 1 home studies.
Engage and collaborate with caregivers and licensing team to complete the initial home study and in re-licensure activities.
Assist the Licensing Supervisor in continuous quality improvement activities.
Assists peer Licensing Coordinators with monitoring and data collection, and regulatory and eligibility activities, as needed.
Conduct licensing file packet review for processing and issuance of license by DCF.
Participate in quality assurance reviews of licensing files and document any findings.
Partner with CMAs to ensure support and compliance throughout the licensure process. Examples include training, one-on-one assistance, or meetings.
Ensure licensing packets for caregivers meet code requirements, licensing expiration and DCF submission requirements.
Participate in DCF licensing reviews and other applicable monitoring such as monitoring reviews.
Participates in creation and annual reviews of Unit Policy and Procedure Manuals to ensure all policy and procedures reflect current state, federal and system of care requirements.
Participates in the agency strategic plan and quality improvement processes.
Ability to perform essential job functions consistently and successfully with the ADA, FMLA, federal, state, and local standards, including meeting both qualitative and quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to comply with all personnel policies and procedures.