What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foster Care Licensing Specialist position at Judson Center?
Foster Care Licensing Specialist
Dearborn, MI
- Flexible Work Schedule Options
- 401(k) Match
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Supplemental Insurances
- Vacation/Sick/Holiday Pay
- Referral Bonus Program
- Pet Insurance
- 100% Employer Paid Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account
Join our growing team, committed to service excellence!
About Judson Center – Since 1924, Judson Center has been a leader in human services. We have locations in five counties, Wayne, Washtenaw, Oakland, Macomb and Genesee, providing compassionate and comprehensive services to thousands of children, adults, and families annually.
Our Core Values are • Passion • Service • Celebration!
Job Summary:
The primary responsibility of a Licensing Specialist is to provide services to the agency’s licensed foster homes; as well as to recruit, assess, and license new foster homes
Job Qualifications:
- Provides pre-licensure orientation for potential foster parents.
- Conducts written assessments of potential and licensed foster parents.
- Determines compliance with state and agency policy regarding foster parenting.
- Investigates any allegations of non-compliance regarding a foster home.
- Participates in recruitment and retention activities.
- Obtains all required information regarding initial placement of children into foster care.
- Secures appropriate placement for children.
- Assists with emergency situations by covering shift(s) as necessary.
- Participates in family team meetings, unit meetings, and other case conferences as necessary.
- Must be able to work a flexible work schedule that allows for support to consumers during non-typical business hours
- Ability to provide culturally competent services that shows sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
- Bachelor’s degree in a social work or related human services field.
- Valid Michigan Driver’s License, appropriate insurance and use of own vehicle.
- Must be able to attend and complete 5-day Foster Home Certification and Licensing Complaint Training through the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Division of Child Welfare Licensing (DCWL). Completion is achieving a passing score.
No phone calls please. Judson Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $31,100 - $39,400
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