TFC Licensing Specialist

GATEWAY•Birmingham, AL

About The Position

Gateway seeks a skilled, organized, energetic, customer service-oriented, and committed professional for a position as a Licensing Specialist in our Therapeutic Foster Care program. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to be a game changer for children and families, in a supportive learning environment that helps our staff and foster parents develop their skills and abilities to the highest levels. The Licensing Specialist in Gateway's Therapeutic Foster Care program ensures Gateway foster parents receive their licensure as Alabama therapeutic foster homes, meet all the criteria for annual renewal of their licensure as well as maintain all required annual trainings needed for ongoing licensure. This exemplary professional is extremely trustworthy, thorough, and intuitive, looking out for the best interests of Alabama foster children throughout every step of the foster parent licensing and licensing renewal processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in social work with a minimum of two years of therapeutic foster care experience (not including internships)
Must be a licensed social worker (LBSW, LMSW, or LICSW)
Good written and verbal skills
Proficient with Electronic Health Records, email, and Microsoft Office
Ability to work daytime, evenings, and weekends as required to support foster parents and programmatic needs
Reliable transportation, clean driving record, and insurance as required by Gateway’s insurer

Responsibilities

Ensures Gateway foster parents receive their licensure as Alabama therapeutic foster homes
Meet all the criteria for annual renewal of their licensure
Maintain all required annual trainings needed for ongoing licensure