Kinship Licensing Specialist

Kinship Support Specialist

ChildNet, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit community-based care (CBC) agency servicing Broward and Palm Beach County. We are contracted with the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, to provide case management support to abused, abandoned, and neglected children. ChildNet is nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) and employs over 600 staff at its location in Ft Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, Florida.

Job Summary: This position provides support to case management through the licensure and re-licensure of relative and non-relative kinship placements.

The items listed below are intended to provide an overview of the essential functions of the job. This is not an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities that the position may be required to provide.

• Conduct level one licensing home studies on all interested relative and non-relative placements.
• Complete yearly re-licensing home studies for all level one licensed relative and non-relative homes.
• Conduct any required trainings to facilitate level one licensure or re-licensure.
• Submit initial and re-licensure home studies timely, completely and accurately to the ChildNet licensing department.
• Provide support to level one relative and non-relative placements.
• Actively collaborate with the Kinship Support Specialists to resolve issues requiring attention.
• Provide level one licensed relatives and non-relatives with ample notice of items needed for initial licensure and re-licensure.
• Assist relatives and non-relatives with identifying and screening natural supports to assist in caretaking duties.
• Document all case related activities in FSFN within 48 hours of the activity.
• Participate as needed in statewide discussions around level one licensure, including participating in workgroups and providing feedback regarding ways to improve the process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills/ Requirements

Years of Experience:

• Two (2) years of experience in Human Services or Child Welfare programs

Education/Licenses/Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field
• Certified Child Welfare Professional

Important Notes

ChildNet is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, sex, age, religion, color, disability, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, genetic information, marital status, veterans status or military service obligation, medical condition, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression and any other status protected by applicable law. Including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and CFOP 60-10, Chapter 4. ChildNet is also a Drug-Free Workplace (DFWP).