Bilingual Licensing Specialist for Youth and Families

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP); Duluth (GA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

33 Paid days off

Healthcare Benefits

Pet insurance

Mileage Reimbursement

Phone Allowance

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Résumé du poste

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) is seeking a Licensing Coordinator in Georgia to conduct home studies, support licensing processes, and maintain documentation under structured guidance. This entry-level role supports foster licensing in the state.

Responsibilities include preparing home studies, coordinating foster parent training, and ensuring timely paperwork while traveling to visit homes as required. Strong English/Spanish skills and a bachelor’s degree are required.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Spanish required with strong written and spoken skills.
• Experience with licensing processes or child welfare services a plus.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s Mission, Values and Philosophies.
• Learn and implement all rules, regulations, and policies related to foster licensing in the assigned State.
• Develop rapport with potential families to answer questions and assist with the licensing process.
• Begin the licensing process immediately upon completion of the foster parent(s) initial orientation.
• Assist all potential foster families in providing required information and completing paperwork in a timely manner.
• Coordinate foster parent training and ensure parents register for and complete training.
• Meet with foster parents experiencing challenges in the licensing process to identify and assist in overcoming barriers.
• Under supervision, develop a comprehensive home study for each potential family.
• Maintain and update all foster home records in appropriate systems.
• Provide ongoing training and support to licensed foster homes.
• Complete annual evaluations and recertifications of all licensed foster homes with supervisory oversight.
• 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 regulatory and safety requirements.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities on a monthly/quarterly basis.
• Actively participate in the weekly supervision process as part of the foster parent recruiting and licensing team.
• Report all incidents to supervisor as necessary.
• Meet licensing and recertifications goals as established by the program director.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Bilingual English-Spanish

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related Human Services

Description du poste

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) is seeking a Licensing Coordinator in Georgia to conduct home studies, support licensing processes, and maintain documentation under structured guidance. This entry-level role supports foster licensing in the state.

Responsibilities include preparing home studies, coordinating foster parent training, and ensuring timely paperwork while traveling to visit homes as required. Strong English/Spanish skills and a bachelor’s degree are required.