Supervisor of Licensing - Child Welfare

Kids Central•Wildwood, FL

21h

About The Position

Do you enjoy helping others? Would you like a career that allows you to help families and make a difference in the lives of children? Join us in creating a brighter future for children and their families. At Kids Central, we believe every child deserves to grow up in a safe and loving home that provides a path to a bright future. However, sometimes children and their families need additional support to ensure their safety and well-being. That is where we step in. JOB SUMMARY: The Supervisor of Licensing is responsible for the overall management and oversight of the Initial Licensing and Relicensing of foster homes within assigned counties. This includes the investigation, evaluation, recommendation and approval of potential foster and adoptive homes, as well as management of the retention and timely re-licensure process for foster homes in Hernando, Lake, Marion, Sumter and Citrus counties, in accordance with Florida licensure standards and regulations; develops and monitors systems to ensure compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and two years of experience in human services or child welfare are required.
Child Protection Professional certification required.
Current Background Clearance Screening Letter required.
Valid Florida driver’s license required, insurable by agency’s current insurance carrier.
Required to carry a personal smartphone with a data plan for business communications during and outside business hours.
Ability to meet Organizational Required Competency standards
Ability to be available to staff off hours, which entails carrying a smartphone
Knowledge of the child welfare system and applicable regulations
Effective supervisory skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written)
Ability to be available 24/7 on a rotating basis, which includes carrying a smartphone
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent assessment skills
Ability to multi-task and problem-solve
Ability to travel 50%
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in social work or related field is preferred.
Prior supervisory experience or foster home licensing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruits, interviews, trains, manages performance and development, counsels, and coaches subordinates.
Provides supervisory review and assessment of child welfare certification tests completed by licensing staff for certification.
Reviews Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children (ICPC) requests.
Provides first-level KCI approval of Licensing packets submitted to the Department of Children and Families. (DCF).
Attend scheduled staffings with foster and/or adoptive home review committees to assess if potential foster and adoptive parents should proceed with licensure.
Develops and maintains a database related to initial and/ or relicensing goals and dates for submission from the licensing specialist to the supervisor and from the supervisor to DCF, producing monthly reports.
Other duties as assigned.
Participate in the facilitation of PRIDE classes.
Identify foster parents with the skills and knowledge to co-facilitate PRIDE classes.
Develops and maintains a database related to initial and re-licensure goals and dates for submission of initial and re-licensure packets.