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National Youth Advocate Program

Director of Licensing

National Youth Advocate Program, Tampa, Florida, us, 33646


Job Details

LevelExperienced

Job LocationRemote, FL

Remote TypeHybrid

Position TypeFull Time

Education Level4 Year Degree

Job CategoryNonprofit - Social Services

Career Opportunity

**Candidate must reside in Florida** AND candidate must have CWLC or CWCM certification.

Scheduled Hours: 9am to 5pm M-F with evenings and weekend hours as needed

Who We Are:

We have been serving communities and clients since 1978. We continue to expand and develop new and innovative programs for our communities and families. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four different areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.

If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!

We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and we are dedicated, as your employer to provide you with support to do just that. We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth and families.

Working At NYAPNYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a

core value

and one that we look for in our newest team members.Excellent

training and continuing education and development opportunities

offered on topics such as: PCIT, NMT, TF-CBT, BFST, CSAYC, TBRI, FFT and many, many more!Student Loan Repayment assistance , up to $1,200 per year!Medical, Dental, and Vision22 Days Off

Each Year!

Plus 11

Paid Holidays Per Year!Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k),

Summer Hours Off (reduced work schedule) , Tuition Assistance, and

Work Anniversary Trips !

Position Summary

The Director or Licensing is responsible for implementing a system of quality assurance to ensure compliance with all agency fosterhome licensing policies and procedures.

The Licensing Director position will involve travel throughout the entire state. Licensing knowledge and supervisory experience in Florida is required.

Responsibilities:

The Director of Licensing will perform duties including, but not limited to:

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Programs mission, values, and philosophies.• Implement a system of quality assurance to ensure compliance with all agency foster home licensing and re-certificationpolicies and procedures. Travel as needed throughout the state to our different locations in Florida.• Ensure NYAP is meeting the mandatory state agency foster home licensure and compliance requirements.• Develop and successfully implement an ongoing foster home requirement plan in accordance with the annual operatingplan and budget.• Serve as a liaison between NYAP and state and/or regulatory agencies regarding foster home licensing, recertificationand/or accreditation.• Supervise or collaborate with the NYAP Licensing Coordinators, Foster Care Program Leaders, and support staff regardingfoster home licensing and certification procedures.• Review and update a semi-annual foster home inventory assessment checklist.• In collaboration with CQI, ensure the completion of quarterly audit reviews to ensure NYAP and agency licensure andrespective agency accreditation standards are met.• Represent NYAP in local and state organizations and conduct in-service training as it pertains to foster home licensing, therecertification process, and other topics as directed.• Attend statewide and regional staff meetings, staff training programs, and individual meetings as regularly scheduled withthe supervisors.• In collaboration with local Licensing Coordinator, maintain regular telephone contact with NYAP foster parents with noyouth in placement to review current status, family situation, and continued interest in foster care.• Review and sign licensing home studies.• Performs other duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's' Degree in Social Services or other related human service field. Master's degree preferred.

5 years' experience in the area of youth services, with direct experience in child welfare and foster care licensing.

Certified as Child Welfare Licensing Counselor FCB (CWLC) or (CWCM) required.

Minimum of 2 years' experience in a leadership/supervisory position.

A valid professional license or certification as required by state law and/or regulatory bodies.

Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.

100,000/300,000 Bodily Injury car insurance required.

Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as wellas software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

If this describes

YOU , please apply today!

www.nyap.org/employment

The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

Who we are

We continue to expand and develop new and innovative programs for our communities and families. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes major medical, dental, vision, 401K, student loan assistance and generous paid time off. If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!