Licensing Specialist (Level 1)- Orange/Osceola/Seminole

Job Description

Job Description

Hourly Rate : $49,000 / year

Position Summary : Under the direction of the Level 1 Licensing Supervisor, the coordinator is responsible for collecting, organizing, monitoring, and distributing information to complete Level I licensure for relative and non-relative families. This position ensures high quality standards for successful completion of Level 1 licensure through family engagement and support. The Level 1 Licensing Coordinator complies with regulatory requirements. Partners with families and coordinates with CMAs and operations teams to ensure compliance with eligibility and regulatory standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Partner, Support and Coordinate with CMA and operations teams to ensure compliance with eligibility and regulatory standards in the completion of the Level 1 home studies.
• Engage and collaborate with caregivers and licensing team to complete the initial home study and in re-licensure activities.
• Assist the Licensing Supervisor in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Assists peer Licensing Coordinators with monitoring and data collection, and regulatory and eligibility activities, as needed.
• Conduct licensing file packet review for processing and issuance of license by DCF.
• Participate in quality assurance reviews of licensing files and document any findings.
• Partner with CMAs to ensure support and compliance throughout the licensure process. Examples include training, one-on-one assistance, or meetings.
• Ensure licensing packets for caregivers meet code requirements, licensing expiration and DCF submission requirements.
• Participate in DCF licensing reviews and other applicable monitoring such as monitoring reviews.
• Participates in creation and annual reviews of Unit Policy and Procedure Manuals to ensure all policy and procedures reflect current state, federal and system of care requirements.
• Participates in the agency strategic plan and quality improvement processes.
• Ability to perform essential job functions consistently and successfully with the ADA, FMLA, federal, state, and local standards, including meeting both qualitative and quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to comply with all personnel policies and procedures.

We understand the importance that every provider, parent and employee plays in the success of our mission to protect and inspire every child, every day. An essential function of all employees is to provide excellent customer service by being professional and respectful in all interactions each day. It is also expected that all employees are timely and responsive in their communication with others.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

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

QUALIFICATIONS : REQUIRED :

PREFERRED :

SKILLS : REQUIRED :

SPECIAL CONDITIONS :

PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS : (N=Needed P=Preferred)

Analyzing ( N ), Bending-neck ( P ), Bending-waist ( P ), Calculations ( P ),

Carrying / Lifting ( P ), Climbing ( P ), Crawling / Crouching ( P ), Finger Movements ( N ), Handling Objects ( N ), Kneeling ( P ), Pushing / Pulling ( P ), Reaching ( P ), Reading & Comprehending ( N ), Reasoning ( N ), Sitting ( P ), Squatting ( P ), Standing ( P ), Twisting-neck ( P ), Twisting-waist ( P ), Walking ( P ), Writing ( N )

Family Partnerships of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. These employers also maintain Drug-Free Workplaces. Requests for Auxiliary Aids for Hearing Impaired or Limited English Proficiency Candidates may be made with a minimum of five (5) days notice to C Hernandez at (321) 752-4650.

Salary : $49,000