Foster Care Licensing Coordinator

Description

Foster Care Licensing Coordinator

Location: Wheeling WV

Position Summary

Licensing Coordinators with National Youth Advocate Program are responsible for completing initial home studies maintaining annual re-certifications retaining quality foster homes and ensuring licensed homes meet or exceed community and organizational needs. Under the general supervision of the Licensing Supervisor you willwork closely with foster parents and community partners providing advocacy and support toward the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in the must be flexible to work evenings as necessary. This position covers licensing for both Wheeling and Parkersburg.

Salary: $43000 - $46000 annually

Working At NYAP

• Competitive salaries and benefitsincluding a 401(k)
• Medical Dental and Vision insurance
• 22 days offeach year
• 11paid holidays per year
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Friday Summer hours
• Work anniversary trips
• Mileage reimbursement
• Peace Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

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

Responsibilities

• Actively supports represents and extends the mission vision and values of the organization.
• 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 parentsto retain families.
• Complete face-to-face meetings with each foster family to maintain licensure.
• Meet with foster parents to remove barriers in the licensing process.
• Complete a comprehensive home study for 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 providecommunity basedservices to and on behalf of youthand families in compliance withorganizational contract and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• BachelorsDegree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
• Active and valid professional licensure; LSW preferred.
• 1 year of work experience working in direct service with youth and families required.
• A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in the service of foster caregiversfamilies of origin and personsserved.
• Capacity to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures socioeconomic ethnic religious and racial backgrounds.
• Excellent time management and relationship-building skills.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers smartphones and tablets printers fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing spreadsheet and database programs.

Driving and Vehicle Requirements

• Valid drivers license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100000/$300000 bodily injury liability required.

If this describes YOU please apply today!

National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention Positive Youth Development Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.

We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children youth and families.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.

National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention Positive Youth Development Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency

Required Experience:

Senior IC