Foster Care Licensing Coordinator

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP); Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 Days of Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Phone reimbursement: $50 per month

Half-Day Fridays during the summer

Student Loan assistance after 30 days

Independent Licensure supervision

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) seeks a Licensing Coordinator (Foster Care) to maintain annual re-certifications, recruit and retain quality foster homes, and ensure compliance with community and organizational needs. This role works with foster parents and community partners to advocate for youth to live safely and successfully in the community.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Social Work or related field, licensure, and experience with youth and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
• Active and valid professional licensure; LSW preferred.
• 1 year of work experience in direct service with youth and families.
• Willingness to obtain Tier 1 and Tier 2 certifications.
• Flexible and non-traditional hours to support foster caregivers and youth.
• Strong time management and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies generating inquiries for licensed foster homes.
• Support foster parents in understanding youth needs and reunification goals.
• Retain foster families and complete face-to-face meetings to maintain licensure.
• Meet with foster parents to remove barriers in licensing process.
• Complete comprehensive home studies and submit for approval.
• Maintain foster home records in systems and provide ongoing training and support.
• Complete annual evaluations and recertifications for licensed homes.
• Prepare adoption finalization paperwork.
• Travel daily to provide community-based services for youth and families.

Skills

Time management

Relationship building

Communication skills

Computer/tech skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Human Services

Job description

Licensing Coordinator (Foster Care)

Pay: $45,000-50,000 commensurate with degree level, licensure and experience.

Licensing Coordinators with National Youth Advocate Program are responsible for maintaining annual re-certifications and retaining quality foster homes and ensuring licensed homes meet or exceed community and organizational needs. Under the general supervision of the Licensing Supervisor, you will work closely with foster parents, and community partners, providing advocacy and support toward the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in the community.

Benefits

• 22 Days of Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Phone reimbursement: $50 per month when using your personal device.
• Half-Day Fridays during the summer.
• Student Loan supplemental Payment assistance after 30 days of employment for qualifying loans.
• Free supervision for those employees seeking Independent Licensure hours.

Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies that generate the quantity and quality of inquiries for viable licensed foster homes.
• Support the development of potential foster parents in understanding the needs of the youth entering foster care, the expectation of mentoring primary families and the goal of reunification of youth with the primary family.
• Work with current, former, and prospective foster parents to retain families.
• Complete face-to-face meetings with each foster family to maintain licensure.
• Meet with foster parents to remove barriers in the licensing process.
• Complete a comprehensive home study for family and submit for approval.
• Maintain and update all foster home records in appropriate systems.
• Provide ongoing training and support to licensed foster homes.
• Complete annual evaluations and recertification of all licensed foster homes.
• Prepare adoption finalization paperwork.
• Travels daily, to provide community based services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
• Active and valid professional licensure; LSW preferred.
• 1 year of work experience working in direct service with youth and families required.
• TIER 1 and TIER 2 certifications preferred, willingness to obtain required.
• 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 youth served, foster caregivers, and system partners.
• Excellent time management and relationship-building skills.
• You have good computer and technology skills.
• Must be willing to accept other job duties as assigned.

Driving And Vehicle Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability

Qualifications

The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.