Assistant Director Licensing - Child Welfare

Job Description

Job Description

The Assistant Director Licensing manages regulatory compliance, ensures quality standards are met, and prepares for inspections and accreditation renewals with the Department of Children and Families and the Council of Accreditation.

Provides oversight and monitoring of the Initial and Relicensing Units. Ensures that all licensure activities are conducted within prescribed timeframes, and that initial and re-licensure documentation is submitted to the Department of Children and Families in a timely and comprehensive manner, accompanied by a recommendation for either approval or revocation.

All actions shall be carried out in accordance with applicable laws, established best practices, accreditation standards, and the agency’s policies and procedures. Ensures licensing policies and procedures are updated in accordance with Florida Statute 409.175 and Florida Administrative Code 65C. to enhance program quality. Maintains detailed databases for licensing activities and applicant information.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Supervise program supervisors, to include regular individual and group staff meeting and case consultations, monitoring client to staff ratios.

Licensing (Initial and Re-Licensing):

• Monitors supervisory review and assessment of child welfare certification tests completed by licensing staff for certification.
• Provides second level KCI approval of Licensing packets submitted to Department of Children and Families (DCF).
• Ensures attendance of staffings with foster and/or adoptive home review committees to assess if potential foster and adoptive parents should proceed with licensure.
• Reviews and analysis of databases related to initial licensing goals and monthly reports
• Oversee the re-licensing process, including final review of the re-licensure package prior to delivery to DCF.
• Ensures the initial and relicensing files are uploaded with minimum errors delaying the approval.
• Participates in authorization of over-capacity waiver requests; reviews the document for accuracy and facilitates the call to the Department of Children and Families representative.
• Participate in reviews of placement disruptions staffing to discuss potential alternate licensed placements.
• Participate in institutional staffing to provide additional input regarding licensed foster homes; and ensure licensing standards or violations are addressed based on findings of the investigation.
• Acts as liaison between foster parents and case management agencies.
• Participate in 2nd level on call rotation with Kids Central Senior Leadership as scheduled.
• Participates in the Licensing Provider Review Committee Meeting and Foster Care Referral Staffing

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Participate in facilitation of PRIDE orientation and classes.
• Identify foster parents with the skills and knowledge to co-facilitate PRIDE classes.
• Develop and maintain databases related to re-licensure goals and dates for submission of re-licensure packets.
• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Director Out of Home Care
• Develops the Corrective Action Plan, submits for review/approval from the Department of Children and Families.
• Participate/facilitate Monthly Foster Parent Meetings.
• Participate in Foster Parent Association Meetings.
• Participates in Recruitment activities to increase the foster home population in Circuit 5.
• Conducts random file audits of files to ensure compliance.

This list of functions is not intended to be exhaustive. Kids Central reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution and five (5) years of experience in human services or child welfare required. Master’s degree in social work or related field is preferred. Prior supervisory experience is preferred.

Other Requirements

Child Protection Professional certification required.

Current Background Clearance Screening Letter required.

Valid Florida driver’s license required, insurable by agency’s current insurance carrier.

Required to carry personal smart phone with data plan for business communications during and outside business hours.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to meet Organizational Required Competency standards
• Ability to be available to staff off hours which entails carrying a smart phone
• Knowledge of the child welfare system and applicable regulations
• Effective supervisory skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communications (verbal and written)
• Ability to be available 24/7 on a rotating basis, which includes carrying a smart phone
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent assessment skills
• Ability to multi-task and problem-solve
• Ability to travel 50%
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle

ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE:

Our mission is, “Protecting Children, Supporting Families, and Engaging Communities”. Kids Central, Inc. is the lead Community Based Care agency for child welfare in Circuit 5, which encompasses Marion, Lake, Hernando, Sumter, and Citrus Counties. We maintain a system of care for children and families that have experienced or are at-risk of experiencing child abuse or neglect. Kids Central, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, disability, or veteran status as those terms are defined under applicable law. Kids Central is a Drug-Free Workplace, Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

COMPENSATION & 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.

Employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V