Level 2-5 Licensing Specialist

Children's Network of Hillsborough•Egypt Lake-Leto, FL

3d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Children’s Network of Hillsborough County is committed to working with the community to protect children and preserve families. General Purpose of Job Participate in the implementation of licensing and placement functions of the contracted providers. Participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for foster care and placements. Identify System of Care needs and provide technical assistance to the subcontracted agencies as needed. Perform programmatic monitoring and review of all licensing packets, exit interviews, Case Manager Review of Foster Parents, Foster Parents Review of Case Managers, and waivers for over capacity homes. Oversee recruitment and retention activities for foster care system. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, social work, sociology, or related human services degree; and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in child welfare is required.
Official transcripts are a mandatory requirement
Exceptional leadership and communication skills, fostering collaboration across all organizational levels.
Possess a strong aptitude for analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making, they excel at solving complex problems and implementing effective solutions.
Proficient in project management, they adeptly handle multifaceted initiatives, ensuring deadlines are met and budgets are maintained.
Highly adaptable to fast-paced and dynamic environments, they prioritize tasks efficiently while leveraging operational software and tools to enhance productivity.
Strategic planning expertise and a commitment to fostering teamwork enable them to drive organizational success.
Valid driver’s license required, with proof of insurance
Driver’s license check is a requirement
No special certification or registration is required for this position
Criminal background screening (fingerprinting) (Local Law Enforcement and FBI/FDLE)
Drug Screening is a requirement
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, board of directors, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Analytical reasoning skills allow specialists to assess home environments, evaluate the suitability of prospective foster parents, and interpret compliance with licensing standards.
Problem-solving abilities are essential for addressing challenges, such as identifying and mitigating potential risks in a home or guiding families through the licensing process.
Critical thinking helps in analyzing diverse information sources and making fair, objective judgments while maintaining the child’s best interests as the priority.
Logical reasoning is key for organizing evidence, crafting detailed reports, and making recommendations based on findings.
Emotional and ethical reasoning further aid in understanding the nuances of family dynamics, cultural considerations, and trauma-informed practices, ensuring thoughtful and compassionate decision-making.

Responsibilities

Oversee recruitment and retention activities for foster care Monitor subcontracted providers for compliance with annual goals of initial homes licensed Monitor subcontracted providers for compliance with retention of no less than 85% of existing foster homes annually Monitor subcontracted providers for compliance with annual recruitment and retention plan
Technical Assistance Identify technical assistance needs and provide guidance and training as needed for subcontracted providers Provide technical assistance on federal and state laws, rules, and programmatic and procedural issues as related to licensing and placements
Complaint/Abuse Tracking and Reporting Review all complaints and abuse reports pertaining to foster care reports Review 100% of complaint and abuse reports within 24 hours of receipt Follow up on complaint and abuse reports Review 100% of follow up reports within 24 hours of receipt. Coordinate and conduct monthly staffings as required to include subcontracted agencies, DCF representative and foster parents. Develop and track corrective action plans when it is determined one is required.
Exit Interviews Tracking Responsible for generating monthly reports of exit interviews that are due from each subcontracted provider. Monitor timely completion of exit interviews. Review completed exit interviews and provide follow-up as deemed necessary. Case Manager Review of Foster Parents/Foster Parents Review of Case Manager Responsible for generating monthly reports of case manager and foster parent reviews that are due from each subcontracted provider. Monitor timely completion of case manager and foster parent’s reviews. Review completed case manager and foster parent reviews and provide follow-up as deemed necessary.
Initial Licensing files, Relicensing Files, Relocation Files Responsible for completion of file review of all incoming licensing files. Provide follow-up to sub-contracted providers to assure compliance and quality of all files to meet State and federal guidelines. Complete attestation for files to recommend or deny initial licensure and relicensure. Track all due dates for file submission and provide monthly list to subcontracted agencies. Track and provide follow-up to DCF as requested.
Overcapacity Waivers/Placements Review completed waivers and provide follow-up as deemed necessary. Attend bi-monthly placement staffings to monitor and provide technical guidance and assistance for all children in shift care and all at risk placements.
Training Identify and provide quarterly calendars to identify training resources for foster parent in-service training. Monitor and assist with coordination of quarterly Pre-service orientations and pre-service training. Oversee foster care training activities conducted by the subcontracted agencies.
Develop and implement System of Care procedures Develop new policies and procedures as needed Update existing policies and procedures to ensure their consistency and compliance with statutory and Administrative Code changes within ninety (90) days of their effective date. Maintain master file of policies and procedures Stay current with Federal and State Laws, rules and best practices
Performance Reporting Prepare and analyze monthly management and performance reports. Provide State and Federal reports as required or requested.
Other duties may be assigned as special projects may be requested