Re-Licensing Specialist - Child Welfare

Kids Central•Wildwood, FL

About The Position

Do you enjoy helping others? Would you like a career that provides you with an opportunity to help families and to make a difference in the lives of children? Join us in creating a brighter future for children and their families. At Kids Central, we believe every child deserves to grow up in a safe and loving home that provides a path to a bright future. However, sometimes children and their families need additional support to ensure their safety and well-being. That is where we step in. We’re looking for talented individuals that will excel as Licensing Specialists. We have opportunities for talented individuals to excel as a Licensing Specialist. Opportunities are available in Initial and Re-Licensing areas. Candidates may indicate preference on application. The Initial Licensing Specialist is the primary point of contact for licensed foster homes and those in the process of being licensed. The incumbent is also responsible for accurately and in accordance with strict timeframes, completing and submitting initial licensure and re-licensure packets to the Department of Children and Families, along with recommendations for approval or revocation of license. The incumbent will also be responsible for completing adoption home studies and submitting them along with a recommendation for approval or denial. The Re-Licensing Specialist is the primary point of contact for licensed foster homes and is responsible to accurately and in accordance with strict timeframes, completing and submitting the re-licensure packet to DCF, along with a recommendation for approval or revocation of license. The incumbent is also responsible for investigating and making recommendations for resolving all incident reports, foster care referrals, exit interviews, and Licensing concerns related to existing foster homes.

Requirements

Master’s degree preferred with one year of experience in child welfare or human services. Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field with two years’ experience in child welfare or human services. If the degree is in an unrelated field, one must be eligible for a waiver. Eligible college or university degrees must be awarded by an institution accredited by an accreditation body recognized by the Federal Department of Education and/or Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). The college or university must have been accredited at the time the degree was awarded.
Child Welfare Certification is preferred but not required at time of hire. Must obtain and maintain certification in good standing within one year of employment.
Must maintain a clear criminal background and driving record.
Must have a valid Florida driver’s license and be insurable by the agency’s current insurance carrier
Must successfully clear Level II Background Screen
Ability to meet Organizational Required Competency standards
Knowledge of the child welfare system and applicable statutes
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite and FSFN)
Ability to work occasional weekends and nights (from 10 pm Friday to 8 am Monday or 10 pm to 8 am Monday-Thursday) to cover Placement
Ability to multitask and solve problems
Ability to travel locally up to 75%
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle

Nice To Haves

Child Welfare Certification is preferred but not required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

Create re-licensing packet for submission to DCF, which includes: one home visit to assist foster parents in completing paperwork, assess and evaluate all household members and temporary alternate caregivers/sitters for inclusion in the home study, complete background screening process for new members of the household
Conduct minimum of quarterly home visits to all foster homes in the caseload (approx: 30 homes)
Conduct an ongoing assessment to ensure a family’s skills, training, household composition, etc., are suitable for their licensed capacity, and complete paperwork, as necessary, to increase or decrease capacity
Act as liaison between foster parents and family care managers
Respond to Foster Care Referrals and complete assessment
Assist with community events
Participation in PRIDE classes and Foster Parent Orientation
Participation in Foster Parent Association meetings
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Kids Central, Inc. provides a comprehensive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and a generous paid time off allotment.

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