What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foster Care Licensing & Recruitment Coordinator position at Children's Place Association?
Job Description
Job Title : Licensing and Recruitment Coordinator
Department : Foster Care
FLSA Status : Exempt (Salary)
Employment Type : Full-time
Location : Chicago, IL 60603
- THIS POSITION IS TO RECRUIT AND LICENSE FOSTER CARE PARENTS.
SUMMARY
The Licensing and Recruitment Coordinator has primary responsibility for the recruitment, licensing, training and monitoring of foster parents and foster homes. This position recruits prospective foster parents and guides them through the process of foster home licensure. If and when the licensing process is completed, the Licensing and Recruitment Coordinator monitors the license and ensures the foster home remains in compliance with licensing standards. The Licensing and Recruitment Coordinator also ensures that all required licensing paperwork is completed and maintains licensing files in accordance with licensing requirements.
The Licensing and Recruitment Coordinator assists the Program Manager with intake needs. This position coordinates with the Residential Center to identify children eligible for the agency continuum and works with the Foster Care casework team to ensure a smooth transition. Additionally, this position may be used to provide temporary coverage as a Foster Care Case Manager, covering a small number of foster care cases on a short term basis when needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may
be assigned.
OTHER EXPECTATIONS
Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., clients, co-workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and / or harassment based on religious, marital, ethnic, racial, gender, sexual orientation or other differences. Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming and supportive work environment.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION, SKILLS, and / or EXPERIENCE
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, some requirements may include : standing, walking, sitting, and crouching; seeing; hearing and listening; clear speech; touching; lifting and carrying children up to 35 pounds; driving.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment described here is representative of that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment may
include any or all of the following : working with others, verbal contact with others and face-to face contact; working inside.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and / or skills required of all employees so classified.
Pay Range : $55,000 per year
Salary : $55,000
