Licensing Coordinator

Licensing Coordinator (Foster Care)

Pay: 45,000-48,000

Licensing Coordinators with National Youth Advocate Program are responsible for recruiting, licensing and retaining quality foster homes and ensuring licensed homes meet or exceed community and organizational needs.

Under the general supervision of the Regional Manager, you will work closely with youth, foster parents, and community partners, providing advocacy and support toward the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in the community.

Working at NYAP

• 22 Days of Paid Time Off 11 Paid Holidays
• Half-day Fridays throughout the summer
• Excellent Compensation
• Competitive productivity requirements
• Productivity Bonus
• Healthcare Benefits for you and your family
• Retirement Matching (401K)
• Supervision Hours (for staff working on Independent Licensure)
• Flexible Hours
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Phone Allowance
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• CEU’s and ongoing trainings/education

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies that generate the quantity and quality of inquiries for viable licensed foster homes.
• Support the development of potential foster parents in understanding the needs of the youth entering foster care, the expectation of mentoring primary families and the goal of reunification of youth with the primary family.
• Work with current, former, and prospective foster parents to recruit new foster families.
• Complete face-to-face meetings with each potential family within the first two weeks to answer questions and assist in the licensing process.
• Meet with foster parents to remove barriers in the licensing process.
• Develop a comprehensive home study for each potential family and submit for approval.
• Maintain and update all foster home records in appropriate systems.
• Provide ongoing training and support to licensed foster homes.
• Complete annual evaluations and recertification of all licensed foster homes.
• Prepare adoption finalization paperwork.
• Travels daily, to provide community based services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
• TIER 1 and TIER 2 certifications preferred, willingness to obtain required.
• 2 years of work experience working in direct service with youth and families strongly preferred.
• A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in the service of foster caregivers, families of origin, and persons served.
• Capacity to be flexible and responsive to youth served, foster caregivers, and system partners.
• Must be comfortable with public speaking.
• You have good computer and technology skills.
• Must be willing to accept other job duties as assigned.

Driving and Vehicle Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability

Apply today!

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Covid-19 Vaccination Note:

In spirit of caring for one another and our community, NYAP Immunization policy and procedure requires all employees, contractors, interns, and volunteers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Except to the extent an individual is eligible for an exemption or the policy and procedure is not applicable by law. The State of IL has a separate mandate ,For More Information Click Here .For additional information, please contact Human Resources at 614-487-3888.

Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

Our organization was established in Ohio and is now in 10 states. We continue to expand and develop new and innovative programs for our communities and families. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes major medical, dental, vision, 401K, student loan assistance and generous paid time off. If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!

The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.