LICENSING SPECIALIST - FOSTER CARE

Licensing Specialist - Foster Care - 60074503

This 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.

Locations: BARTOW, FL, US, 32644 BARTOW, FL, US, 33830 BARTOW, FL, US, 33831 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34604 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34609 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34614 COCOA, FL, US, 32922 COCOA, FL, US, 32926 COCOA, FL, US, 32927 COCOA, FL, US, 32929 EUSTIS, FL, US, 32726 EUSTIS, FL, US, 32727 EUSTIS, FL, US, 32736 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33801 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33803 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33805 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33808 MELBOURNE, FL, US, 32901 MELBOURNE, FL, US, 32904 MELBOURNE, FL, US, 32907 OCALA, FL, US, 34470 OCALA, FL, US, 34471 OCALA, FL, US, 34472 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32818 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32819 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32821 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32822

Nearest Major Market: Gainsville