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POSITION OBJECTIVE

To receive, review, and track all foster care licensing packets (Levels 1 - 5) submitted by agency Foster Family Support, and Kinship Care/Guardianship Assistance Program (GAP) units/subcontractors and providing attestation to the Department of Children and Families (DCF) that the licensure or re-licensure file complies with relevant Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Review all initial licensing packets for compliance with applicable checklists, Florida Administrative Code and Florida Statute. Complete attestations for those that meet requirements and submit to DCF.
• Complete an attestation for all re-licensure packets that meet requirements after thorough review for compliance with FAC 65C-13 and completion of the designated monitoring tool and submit attestation to DCF.
• Review and Approve Amendment Requests for licensed homes when appropriate.
• Review and Approve Movement Packets for currently licensed homes that relocate during the licensure year as appropriate.
• Ensure accuracy of FSFN data in regard to licensed providers.
• Serve as the agency's point of contact with DCF for discussion related to licensing standards.
• Serve as the point of contact for correspondence between DCF and the Foster Family Support, Foster Home Management and GAP units/providers.
• Prepare requested documents for DCF's monitoring of initial licensing and re licensing packets as needed.
• Provide feedback and training to Foster Family Support, Kinship Care/ GAP units/providers as needed.
• Exhibit expertise in Licensing.
• Participate in the quality improvement process.
• Demonstrate problem-solving and teamwork.

This list of essential functions is not intended to be exhaustive. NWFHN reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Prior experience with foster care and/or foster home licensing
• Valid driver's license

PREFERRED

• Three or more years' experience in child welfare
• Child Welfare Certification issued by the

Florida Certification Board SKILLS:

• Excellent assessment and facilitation skills
• Ability to act with a high level of independent judgment
• Ability to organize and prioritize work tasks
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Strong verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
• Ability to resolve conflicts in a professional manner
• Ability to travel
• Ability to set appropriate limits and professional boundaries
• Knowledge of community resources
• Ability to work flexible hours when required
• Knowledge of professional ethics relating to child protection and counseling
• Skills in employing family-centered practice
• Ability to use and proficiency in computer software applications
• Ability to act decisively when necessary to protect clients Employer is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.