Treatment Foster Care Licensing Specialist - Level 5

At Wellpoint Care Network, our mission is to facilitate equity, learning, healing, and wellness by restoring the connections that help children and families thrive.

Every person deserves the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. It’s part of human nature, and the promise of our country, that everyone be given a fair chance to be and do their best. Yet, many in our community live with unresolved childhood and generational trauma.

That’s where we come in. We believe we can create a world where children and families have a clearer path to their fullest potential. Wellpoint Care Network has championed the restoration of families for nearly 175 years.

Job Purpose:

Our next Treatment Foster Care Licensing Specialist - Level 5 will contribute to the

mission and vision of the Agency by assessing applicants for foster care licensure to ensure safe placement of TFC clients.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or equivalent human services degree and a minimum of two (2) years of post-degree experience in a social work-related field required.
• Master’s degree or higher in social work or related field preferred.
• Experience working with children and families in social services/foster care.
• preference given for treatment foster case management and licensing, family,
• group and individual therapy, or crisis intervention experience.
• Strong organization and writing skills required.
• Demonstrates ability to achieve outcomes and work successfully with internal
• and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates stability and personal attributes necessary to work with other
• departments and staff.
• Proficient in the usage of computer software; demonstrate an understanding of computer file systems and computer software packages, e.g., Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, Teams, ADP, etc.
• Must be honest, dependable, and able to meet deadlines; Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Physical exam, drug screen, motor vehicle report, and background checks are required for this position.
• A valid Wisconsin Driver’s License or occupational driver’s license, reliable transportation and insurance is required.

Duties:

Direct Services

•Completes initial assessment of potential foster families. Primarily level 3-5 homes, utilizing a structured home study tool and process, with a focus on Level 5 shift-staffed treatment foster homes.

• Works with the Level 5 team to track foster home staff training and background checks as well as foster parent training and home policies. Contribute to the completion of Level 5 home applications.

• Interprets, applies, and enforces requirements of DCF Administrative Code 12, 54 and 56; Wisconsin State Statute Chapter 48; Indian Child Welfare Act, COA standards and Agency policies and accreditation standards.

• Documents all licensing decisions and reporting data on a regular basis for required contract reporting and strategic planning

Compliance within Program

• Works closely with support staff and supervisors to complete accurate and comprehensive licensing process.

• Conducts a thorough first interview within 5 business days of assignment and maintains weekly contact with applicant during the assessment and licensing process.

• Performs regular licensing visits based on DCF 56 level of care requirements to ensure compliance with all applicable licensing standards, quality care and to assess the needs of the child and foster family.

Consultation

• Collaborates regularly with recruitment and resource staff and leadership to share experiences and perceived trends and data related to the changing needs of children in out-of-home care that will provide direction for recruitment activities.

• Seeks information from other team members regarding foster parent performance as it relates to participation in pre-service and on-going training and support applicant through this process.

Information and Assessments

• Provides HLOC Placement Liaison, TFC Specialists, Supervisors and other Treatment Foster Care staff with information and clinical assessments of newly licensed foster parents.

• Participates in placement staffing and as needed, actively contributes to the matching and placement process of children into newly licensed homes.

Documentation

• Documents all applicable licensing information and case notes into the Agency’s licensing

database CoBRIS within 72 hours.

Program Support

• Participates in program activities including foster parent support groups, appreciation events, and training as is required by Supervisor or other management staff.

• Assists in the re-licensing process as needed.

Agency Engagement

•All employees will be evaluated on their demonstration of a consistent commitment to the Agency’s Seven Essential Ingredients, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and engagement in the strategic initiatives of the organization. This will be measured by their active participation in committees and workgroups, and by their communication and practice within their daily work and in the community.

•Other duties as assigned, including serving in a coverage role for other department members.

•Participates in assigned meetings, events and learning as required.

Position Details & Extras:

• Full time.
• Onsite / Hybrid work is available with reliable broadband connection.
• Fast paced, flexible work schedule includes evenings and some weekends to accommodate program needs.
• Moderate exposure to noise.
• Subject to frequent interruptions with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the cultural differences among diverse groups and the need to adapt service provision to match these differences in respectful ways.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - Wellpoint employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Regular travel in personal vehicles is required with the ability to move intermittently throughout the workday.

Organizational Information:

At Wellpoint Care Network, we have seen exactly how trauma, poverty, systemic racism, social injustices, and other barriers create instability in all areas of life. The people in our care face education and health disparities, high unemployment rates and unaffordable housing. What’s worse, many have lost connections to resources, family, friends, and other support systems. We have seen the toll it has on a person’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being to try and successfully navigate complex systems that may have failed them in the past.

We believe there is a better way. So, we have anchored ourselves in our 170 years of caring for our neighbors through modernized human services.

Wellpoint Care Network provides a rich continuum of services, including:

• Child Welfare and Foster Care

• Support for youth who have aged out of care

• Care Coordination and Wraparound services

• Mental health therapy and supports such as our Clinic, Family Preservation, Caregiver Support, and Integrated Community Treatment

• Professional education and clinical consultation (for organizations, schools, and individual/family)

Wellpoint Care also works to promote a diverse and caregiving environment to ensure that those we serve and employ are valued, accepted, respected, and treated equitably.

• Equity means we work tirelessly toward fair and just treatment, systems, and policies. At Wellpoint Care Network, we believe that we are accountable – individually and collectively – when inequity or injustice replaces equity and inclusion.

• Inclusivity means that we consciously build groups that welcome and celebrate differences in age, race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexual orientation, religion, gender expression, education, socio-economic background, personal history, geographical location, marital status, parental status, and work experiences.

Interested parties please apply online. We are committed to enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion and strongly encourage minority candidates to apply. For more information, visit our website www.wellpointcare.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer