LICENSING SPECIALIST - FOSTER CARE OPS

LICENSING SPECIALIST - FOSTER CARE OPS - 60934058This position is responsible for professional work designed to ensure that licensed out of home care services offered by and/or regulated by the Department of Children and Families are of the highest possible quality. The emphasis in the Quality and Innovation Programs in the office of licensing to promote the safety, permanence and well-being of the children we serve. The incumbent in this position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Florida Administrative Code. Completing the on-site visits, gathering of data, reviewing personnel and client files and upon completion submitting the packet for licensure. Reviews and processes closure notices on foster homes and agencies and initiates action as required by F.S. 120.60 when applicable. Works with CBC's to review licensing complaints or incidents involving violation of licensing standards. Participates in staffing regarding the complaints to determine proper action. Takes part in the approval of any corrective action plan regarding the foster home or agency. Provides technical assistance, consultation and training to CBC's, licensing providers, child placing and child caring agencies for interpretation of licensing standards and any changes in operating procedure, administrative code or statutory requirements and other concerns about foster care licensing.• Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.• Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work flow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices.• Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials.• Ability to conduct fact-finding research.• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.• Ability to work independently.• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities.• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.• Ability to communicate effectively.• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.Locations: BARTOW, FL, US, 32644 COCOA, FL, US, 32926 OVIEDO, FL, US, 32765 OCALA, FL, US, 34470 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34614 LEESBURG, FL, US, 34788 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33803 SEBRING, FL, US, 33876 MELBOURNE, FL, US, 32940 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33805 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34602 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32803 BARTOW, FL, US, 33831 KISSIMMEE, FL, US, 34744 OCALA, FL, US, 34471 LAKE WALES, FL, US, 33859 EUSTIS, FL, US, 32727 LAKE WALES, FL, US, 33853 MELBOURNE, FL, US, 32935 PALM BAY, FL, US, 32905 BARTOW, FL, US, 33830 KISSIMMEE, FL, US, 34741 SEBRING, FL, US, 33872 KISSIMMEE, FL, US, 34746 MELBOURNE, FL, US, 32904 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33801 COCOA, FL, US, 32929 OCALA, FL, US, 32674 SEBRING, FL, US, 33875 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33808 EUSTIS, FL, US, 32726 MELBOURNE, FL, US, 32934 MELBOURNE, FL, US, 32901 PALM BAY, FL, US, 32907 COCOA, FL, US, 32922 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34601 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34609 LAKE WALES, FL, US, 33898 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32801 LEESBURG, FL, US, 34748 MELBOURNE, FL, US, 32907 OCALA, FL, US, 34472 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34604 COCOA, FL, US, 32927 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32804 OCALA, FL, US, 33474