Title IV-E Licensing Specialist

Public Consulting Group•US WI Remote, WI

7d•$46,100 - $55,000•Remote

About The Position

Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Our Human Services team helps state and municipal human services and economic development agencies keep their promises—responsibly and sustainably—to the children, adults, and families they serve. Join us and use your professional skills to build stronger communities and better serve populations in need by making meaningful and lasting changes in government organizations. Public Consulting Group, LLC. is currently seeking a Title IV-E Licensing Specialist. This position will be part of the team responsible for PCG’s federal revenue management for the Wisconsin Department of Children & Families (DCF), the agency that manages foster care and other child welfare activities in Wisconsin. The Title IV-E program provides federal reimbursement to states for costs associated with children placed in out-of-home care. The Title IV-E Licensing Specialist is responsible for working directly with county and private child welfare agencies to ensure all licensing guidelines are met in accordance with state and federal guidelines. An ideal candidate will be a team player with excellent attention to detail and organizational skills who is interested in supporting the work of state government and/or human service organizations.

Requirements

Ability to understand and interpret federal and state laws and regulations.
Excellent written and verbal communication and client-facing skills.
Ability to work independently and within a team.
Ability to prioritize responsibilities.
Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Proficient in written and spoken English.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred
0-2 years of relevant work experience

Responsibilities

Work with county and private child welfare agencies to ensure all federal and state licensing guidelines are met.
Coordinate with county and private agency staff to verify all child welfare licenses are entered into the state’s child welfare information system, including entering any missing information.
Ensure compliance with all caregiver background check requirements for all staff working in DCF licensed congregate care facilities, uploading the results to the state’s child welfare information system, and alerting DCF to any individuals who present with a bar to employment.
Identify and verify all federal and state required caregiver background checks have been completed, and documented, for foster homes, adoptive homes, and facility staff prior to the claiming of federal title IV-E funds for children in out-of-home care.
Maintain specific employee caregiver background check data for private facilities in eWiSACWIS or another state approved database.
Understand and apply the federal rules governing Title IV-E licensing for foster care and adoption placements.
Monitor performance standard measurements for licensing activities.
Provide information and technical assistance to client or outside agencies.
Participate in state and federal audit inquiries regarding the licensing process.
Maintain positive working relationship with the client and colleagues.
Foster information sharing and open discussion among colleagues.
Travel within Wisconsin, as needed.