Bilingual Foster Home Licensing Coordinator - JOR

National Youth Advocate Program; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 paid days off per year (11 holidays

Healthcare benefits for you and your 


Pet insurance with discounts

401(k) with company match

Summer hours off (half-day Fridays)

Mileage reimbursement

Phone allowance

Student loan repayment assistance

CEU’s and ongoing trainings

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program in Lawrenceville, GA seeks a Foster Home Licensing Coordinator to support licensing, background checks, home studies, and training for foster families. You will collaborate with the Foster Parent Recruiter, prepare homes for inspections, and ensure timely licensure documentation.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in social work or related field and 2 years of direct service with minors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or comparable Human Services field.
• Two (2) years of work experience working in direct service with minors and families strongly preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Actively support, represent, and extend the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Responsible for conducting home studies, assisting foster parents in completing licensing applications, initiating background check process, and delivering all required foster parent training in a timely manner.
• Work closely with the Foster Parent Recruiter in a collaborative capacity to accommodate foster parents’ licensing and documentary needs, identify and overcome licensing barriers.
• Develop a comprehensive home study for each potential family and submit for approval.
• Schedule all required foster home inspections per state licensing inspections and assist foster parents in prepping homes for the inspections.
• Follow the recruitment and retention plan to assist foster families in meeting and maintaining initial and ongoing trainings, certifications, and licensure requirements.
• Maintain constant foster parent communication to keep foster caregivers updated on the licensing process and resolve licensing issues.
• Maintain ongoing contact with State licensing agencies, state and Federal stakeholders as needed.
• Act as Program Subject Matter Expert (SME) in matters related to licensing/ recruiting, bed capacity. Responsible for updating the cross functional team, including the Intake Team, of bed availability and completing reports/logs.
• Upload, maintain and update all foster parent information and home records in Evolve Program: keeping, maintaining, organizing physical files for audits.
• Participate as representative of the Program in state file audits as required.
• Other duties are requested.
• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or comparable Human Services field

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Lawrenceville, GA 30043, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Working At NYAP

NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth, and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members.

• 33 Paid days off each year! (11 holidays + 22 days PTO)


• Healthcare Benefits for you and your family.


• Pet insurance that provides discounts and reimbursements.


• Competitive salaries and benefits, including a 401(k), Summer Hours Off (Half-day Fridays and Work Anniversary Trips!)


• Mileage Reimbursement, Phone Allowance, Student Loan Repayment Assistance, CEU’s and ongoing trainings/education.

Why Work with Us?

Exciting Benefits and Opportunities at NYAP!

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Foster Home Licensing Coordinator for La Jornada will perform duties including, but not limited to:

• Actively support, represent, and extend the mission, vision, and values of the organization.


• Responsible for conducting home studies, assisting foster parents in completing licensing applications, initiating background check process, and delivering all required foster parent training in a timely manner.


• Work closely with the Foster Parent Recruiter in a collaborative capacity to accommodate foster parents’ licensing and documentary needs, identify and overcome licensing barriers.


• Develop a comprehensive home study for each potential family and submit for approval.


• Schedule all required foster home inspections per state licensing inspections and assist foster parents in prepping homes for the inspections.


• Follow the recruitment and retention plan to assist foster families in meeting and maintaining initial and ongoing trainings, certifications, and licensure requirements.


• Maintain constant foster parent communication to keep foster caregivers updated on the licensing process and resolve licensing issues.


• Maintain ongoing contact with State licensing agencies, state and Federal stakeholders as needed.


• Act as Program Subject Matter Expert (SME) in matters related to licensing/ recruiting, bed capacity. Responsible for updating the cross functional team, including the Intake Team, of bed availability and completing reports/logs.


• Upload, maintain and update all foster parent information and home records in Evolve Program: keeping, maintaining, organizing physical files for audits.


• Participate as representative of the Program in state file audits as required.


• Other duties are requested.


• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.


• Two (2) years of work experience working in direct service with minors and families strongly preferred.


• 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.


• Bilingual (English/Spanish). Fluency in Spanish is required.


• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/300,000 bodily liability coverage.


• 21 years of age, valid state driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle and a good driving record.

OTHER SKILLS

• A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in the service of foster caregivers, families of origin, and persons served.


• Capacity to be flexible and responsive to minors served, foster caregivers, system partners, and internal customers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.


• Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.


• Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.


• Ability to travel frequently and drive vehicle while sitting for extended periods, with frequency varying based on program demands.


• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who celebrates diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees by prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Who we are

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 joinourteam!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.