Foster Care Licensing Representative

Sign On Bonus: $3,000 Total  ($750 at 3 months, $750 at 6 months, $1,500 at 12 months)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Process intake screenings for prospective foster parents
• Assist in the development and follow-through process on innovative and assertive recruitment
techniques for foster parents and minority foster parents.
• Develop and coordinate an efficient, informative orientation for prospective foster parents
• Work closely with prospective foster parents as they go through initial screening and licensing
• Closely monitor the relicensing of foster homes within the program
• Review referral information to ensure the appropriate placement in out-of-home care and
coordinate with foster care staff and supervisor, as necessary
• Review and audit foster home files to ensure adherence to licensing requirements
• Serve as a liaison to caseworkers and/or supervisors for activities with the foster homes and the
community
• Ensure foster home licensing, recruitment, and placement practices align with state and federal
regulations
• Inform caseworkers on licensing and placement regulations
• Communicate rule violations to the caseworker and foster parent in a timely manner, while also
working with them to correct violations through special evaluations.
• Develop and execute Foster Parent Recruitment Plan to be completed, tracked, and assessed
bi-annually
• A Schedule and facilitate Foster Parent Recruitment Informational meetings
• Conduct Foster Parent Informational Meetings/Orientations monthly
• Participate in the development of the annual Foster Parent Implementation Plan
• Develop and execute monthly Foster Parent Training
• Accurately complete required forms and reports in accordance with DCFS and OHU policy
within required timeframes
• Keep supervisor informed of the progression of assigned cases in a timely manner in addition to
regularly scheduled coaching for success, per agency policy
• Perform all other duties as assigned

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

Qualifications 

Education: BSW/BA degree or related

Experience:  3 years of direct foster care case management required
1 year of direct work as a Foster Care Licensing Representative
preferred

Licensure: CWEL, CANS, CERAP, 402, Child Care Act required

Required Skills

1. Proficient computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment and adaptive skills to expand
software application skills as necessary
2. Highly organized, yet flexible, and can handle multiple priorities/projects well; ability to manage
tight deadlines
3. Ability to function well in a team environment
4. Ability to demonstrate project management, organizational, analytical, and presentation skills
5. Ability to respond promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve services
6. Resourceful in researching issues and developing solutions with minimal supervision
7. Excellent interpersonal and effective communications skills (verbal, written, effective
documentation, listening)
8. Demonstrated ability to build professional relationships
9. Demonstrated problem-solving techniques
10. Ability to coach, manage, and develop team members.
11. Ability to exercise discretion and ensure confidentiality.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

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. The position requires visual and auditory acuity
within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if need; and manual dexterity sufficient
to operate a computer and office equipment, including, but not limited to, the telephone, computer, and
copier. The employee is occasionally required to move items up to 50 pounds.

The employee works in varied residential environments based on assigned caseload and may
encounter unpredictable clients. While performing the duties of this position, the employee travels by
automobile and is exposed to changing weather conditions. The employee must be able to enter and
exit a vehicle or a building without assistance. While performing the duties of this job, the employee
may frequently drive an automobile, taking clients to appointments, in the local and regional area.
Occasionally, travel is outside the local area and overnight.
 

• Tuition assistance up to $2500 per year
• Up to 4 weeks paid Vacation Days; up to 6 paid Personal Days and up to 5 paid Sick days annually
• Medical, dental, vision, 403b Retirement, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and short-term disability options
• Agency paid life up to $50K based on salary
• Voluntary Supplemental Life for Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren)
• Voluntary Legal Plans
• Agency paid long term after 1 year of employment
• Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
• Free LCSW and LCPC Supervision hours available in some locations

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• Energetic leadership and a rich community of support