Licensing Specialist

Ennis Center For Children; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Une organisation engagée dans le soutien des familles d'accueil recherche un Certification Specialist pour gérer le recrutement, la certification et la formation des parents d'accueil. Le poste implique des responsabilités variées, notamment le respect des normes de conformité et l'accompagnement des placements de jeunes. Le candidat idéal doit avoir un diplôme en travail social et souhaite participer activement à la qualité des services fournis.

Qualifications

• Expérience en recrutement et formation des parents d'accueil.
• Compétences en gestion de cas et en conformité.
• Capacité à maintenir des relations professionnelles.

Responsibilities

• Recruter et former des parents d'accueil.
• Evaluer la compatibilité des foyers pour placements.
• Assurer la conformité des contrats de foyer.

Skills

Recruitment

Training

Compliance

Case Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Certification Specialist

Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Certification Specialist acts as the initial contact for all referrals for new foster care placements, ensuring contract compliance and serving as a liaison between foster care staff and foster parents by recruiting, certifying, and training foster parents.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This position reports directly to the Team Supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES (illustrative and not exhaustive; specific responsibilities may vary):

1. Recruits, accepts referrals for, and prescreens applicants to determine eligibility as foster parents.
2. Schedules and conducts pre-licensing training as required.
3. Identifies appropriate foster homes for placements, ensuring compatibility of youth and foster home for licensing compliance.
4. Ensures foster home contract compliance in licensing foster homes.
5. Coordinates youth placement and completes all required reports, documentation, and notifications within designated timeframes.
6. Ensures accurate, professional, and timely completion and distribution of reports, filings, and statistical information.
7. Schedules and facilitates required conferences and meetings within specified timeframes.
8. May provide case management for initial placements until assignment to a Case Manager.
9. May contact birth families and conduct follow-ups to facilitate youth adjustment.
10. May assist foster parents with youth clothing, school enrollment, and medical/dental exams within required timeframes.
11. Provides quality services to foster families within the agency.
12. Investigates complaints against foster families and assesses their ability to provide adequate care, providing notifications and recommendations as needed.
13. Maintains compliance of existing foster homes and ensures completion of documentation for licensing and renewal.
14. Facilitates training sessions for staff and foster parents as necessary.
15. Maintains a flexible work schedule.
16. May represent the agency and child in judicial proceedings.
17. Performs other agency-related duties as assigned.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES (required of all agency employees):

1. Promotes a positive working environment within the agency.
2. Maintains professionalism and respectfulness with colleagues, consumers, visitors, and the public.
3. Participates actively in training, staff meetings, and agency activities.
4. Engages in special projects or additional assignments as required.
5. Complies with agency policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
6. Maintains confidentiality of agency matters and refrains from internal/external discussions on sensitive issues unless necessary for job performance.