Bilingual Licensing Coordinator III- JOR

National Youth Advocate Program; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 Paid days off

Healthcare Benefits for you and family

401(k)

Mileage Reimbursement

Phone Allowance

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

CEU’s and ongoing trainings

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program in Georgia seeks a Licensing Coordinator III to license and retain quality foster homes, ensuring programmatic and contractual compliance. The role requires the highest levels of certification and leadership within the state.

Responsibilities include guiding potential foster families, maintaining records, developing home studies, and providing ongoing training and support. A bilingual English-Spanish capability is essential; a Social Work degree and two years of

Qualifications

• Bilingual English-Spanish required; fluency in Spanish preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related Human Services field.
• At least two years of direct service work with youth and families.
• Highest level of state certifications and ongoing training must be current.

Responsibilities

• Perform licensing and relicensing for foster homes and ensure they meet state, contractual, and programmatic requirements.
• Develop comprehensive home studies and submit for approval.
• Provide ongoing training and support to licensed foster homes and conduct annual evaluations.
• Lead and mentor Licensing Coordinators across programs in home visits and monitoring.
• Travel to foster homes to ensure compliance and build relationships.

Skills

Bilingual (English-Spanish)

Spanish fluency

Strong English writing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Social Work

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database programs

Job description

Overview

4 Year Degree

Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

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!

Position Summary

TheLicensing CoordinatorIIIis responsible forlicensing andretainingquality foster homes, ensuring licensed homes meet or exceed programmatic/contractual obligations. The LevelIIIroleindependentlycompletes all functions of the role,is fully certifiedat thehighest levels of certificationasrequiredin the State,provides regulatory oversight,and provides leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES

TheLicensing Coordinator IIIwill performduties includingbut not limited to:

Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s Mission, Values and Philosophies.

Attain the highest level of certificationsand trainingrequired by the State and ensure they are current and in good standing.

Supportthe development ofpotential foster parents in understanding the needs of youth entering foster care.

Responsible for the knowledge and implementation of all rules, regulations, and policies related to foster care.

Begin the licensing processimmediatelyupon completion of the foster parent(s)initialorientation.

Assistall potential foster families in providing required information and completing paperworkin a timely manner.

Coordinatefoster parent training and ensureparents register for and complete training.

Meet with foster parents experiencing challenges in the licensing process toidentifyandassistin overcoming barriers.

Develop a comprehensive home study for each potential family andsubmitit for approval.

Maintain and updateall foster home records inappropriate systems.

Provideongoing training and support to licensed foster homes.

Completeannual evaluations and recertifications of all licensed foster homes.

Support foster parents by providing information, education, meetings, support groups, and one-on-one discussions.

Travel to visit homes to ensure compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatoryand safetyrequirements.

Provideleadership to the team.

Participatein Continuous Quality Improvement activities on a monthly/quarterly basis.

Activelyparticipatein the weekly supervision process.

Reportallincidentstosupervisoras necessary.

Mentor andassistLicensing Coordinatorsacross programsin training withinitialhome visits,monitoringvisits, and home study development.

Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bilingual (English-Spanish).Fluency in Spanishrequired.

Must have excellent English verbal and writing skills.

Bachelor’s degree in Social Workor a comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.

At least two (2) years of work experience in direct service with youth and families.

Must haveattainedthe highest level of certificationsand trainingrequired by the State and ensure they are current and in good standing.

Must have excellent organizational skills to accommodate working with multiple families in the licensing and relicensing process simultaneously.

Mustdemonstratea sincere commitment tothe serviceand advocacy for youth and families

Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, internet search, people management programs, smart phones and tablets, printers, faxmachinesand photocopiers as well as software including word processing,spreadsheetand database programs.

Mustpossessa valid state driver’s license,have reliabletransportation, andbe eligible to drive tofacilitateprogram services as required by contractual agreement.

Must be at least 21 years of age at the time ofhire.

OTHER SKILLS

Willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours to support foster caregivers, families of origin, andpersonsserved.

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

Ability to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function.

Comfortable with public speaking.

Capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function.

Demonstrates tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others.

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 travelfrequentlyand drivevehiclewhile sitting for extended periods, with frequency varying based on program demands.

Reasonable accommodations 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.

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