Licensing Program Supervisor — Hybrid, Growth & PSLF

Brightpoint; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

3+ weeks PTO in first year

11 paid holidays

401(k) with match

Job summary

Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission-driven staff who share a common vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. The Program Supervisor of Licensing leads licensing activities, including foster home recruitment, training and development, and licensing of foster homes.

The role collaborates with DCFS and Brightpoint teams to maintain high standards and government compliance.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or a closely related field required.
• At least three years of experience in licensing and monitoring of foster homes required.
• Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL), CERAP, and Child Abuse and Neglect (CANS) certifications required, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to attend in-person meetings and events as needed.
• Valid driver's license, insurance, and a reliable vehicle required.
• Training experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with DCFS and Brightpoint teams to ensure performance standards are being met; develop methods to enhance the quality of services and improve the ability of the program to identify and address individual training and consultation needs.
• Provide task supervision for the licensing team; facilitating team meetings and training new Licensing Specialists.
• Supervise licensing and family finding staff, including implementing the agency's personnel policies and practices. This includes hiring, performance appraisals, leaves, promotions, salary changes, terminations, and documentation of personnel actions.
• Coordinate with regional program leadership to ensure coordination of efforts with all foster care department functions, including caregiver support, family support, case management, family finding, and licensing.
• Oversee, and maintain the Family Finding program, including training, assigning, supervising, and supporting Family Finding Specialists.
• Support activities and outreach to locate and engage familial supports and connections for youth in care.
• Monitor and ensure all family finding contacts are documented in accordance with agency and regulatory requirements.
• Foster communication and engagement with the Child & Family Team.
• Write, review and approve licensing home studies, licensing applications, enforcement reports and licensing investigations.
• Regularly monitor licensing files to ensure quality.
• Collect and maintain data on program activities for internal and external reporting purposes.
• Develop and implement training program for foster parents, utilizing both internal and external resources.
• Recruit individuals and families as potential foster parents for the Traditional, Specialized and/or Sibling Foster Care programs.
• Provide coverage and back up for team, which may require home visits, placements, etc.
• Develop and execute written foster home recruitment plans to meet program needs.
• Provide regular reports regarding foster home recruitment and licensing activities.
• Maintain caregiver files and records per DCFS rules, regulations and procedures.
• Perform monitoring functions related to licensing requirements for foster homes in the Traditional, Specialized, Siblings and/or Treatment Foster Care Programs.
• Participate in regular supervision and staff meetings as required by department.

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field

CWEL

CERAP

CANS

Job description

Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission-driven staff who share a common vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. The Program Supervisor of Licensing leads licensing activities, including foster home recruitment, training and development, and licensing of foster homes.

The role collaborates with DCFS and Brightpoint teams to maintain high standards and government compliance.