Recruiter-Licensing Specialist Foster Care Homes Job at Saint Francis Community

Job Description

The Recruiter-Licensing-Specialist provides and supports foster care and adoption services, by working to provide safe, secure care for children in a family setting until they can be reunited with their birth families or other permanent plan can be implemented. The Recruiter-Licensing-Specialist implements family centered practice by assuring that relative, kin, foster, and adoptive resource families are licensed to provide care for children in accordance with state regulations.

• Engages and assesses prospective resource (kin, relative, foster, and adoptive) families for licensure
• Conducts and documents assessments and licensing requirements per DCF and KDHE guidelines for resource (kin, relative, foster, and adoptive) families
• Coordinates TIPS-MAPP and Deciding Together preparation for prospective resource families
• Completes annual reassessment and licensing requirements for resource families
• Provides training regarding resource (kinship, foster and adoptive) care as needed
• Assures that conferences and related activities are conducted within standards
• Timely and efficient navigation of licensing process with family during initial licensing phase
• Coordinates licensing process with recruiter, FCH worker, and FCH supervisor
• Completion of comprehensive assessment and recommendations of families’ abilities to meet the needs of children in care
• Develop partnerships with DCF surveyors and FCH Licensing Specialist Supervisor in making determinations and achieving resolutions regarding licensing issues
• Ensure families are enrolled and guided through the preservice training.
• Immediate initiation of process with informal care referrals received from the Case Management Provider (CMP)
• Encourage family and maintain compliance throughout the informal care referrals received from the Case Management Provider (CMP)
• Work in tandem with FCH worker as family goes through the informal care process until DCF issues full license
• Completes and distributes written documentation accurately and timely
• Liaison with DCF, the courts, community resources, and families
• Participates in team meetings, sharing pertinent information regarding licensing, recruitment, and resource development
• Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent SFM Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), rules, personnel policies and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state and local rules, statutes, regulations, and contractual terms
• Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures
• Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels
• Ensures clients’ rights are protected. Makes sure all clients have received their rights and maintains a signed copy in each file
• Develops and implements a foster care and adoption recruitment plan including purpose, specific goals, plan of action with timeline, and estimated costs
• Recruits foster and adoptive families through advertisements, contacts, speaking engagements, community activities, and/or referring agencies
• Develops a support system and resources for prospective resource families and assists them in utilizing those supports. Conducts TIPS-MAPP and Deciding Together preparation for prospective resource families

Requirements

MINIMUM EDUCATION LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work required, Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy or Counseling, from an accredited college or university preferred
• Licensed in the State of Kansas
• TIPS – MAPP Leader / Deciding Together (preferred)
• First Aid/CPR (preferred)

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with children and families
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must pass a drug screen, MVR, KBI, Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Clearance check
• FBI fingerprint check if relocated to KS in the last 5 years
• Must have valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation
• Lifting requirements of 30-50 lbs.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Mandated reporter
• Receives training in trauma informed practice and incorporates knowledge in day to day practice
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills
• Must understand state regulations for licensed foster homes
• Must understand child and adolescent development, treatment, and family systems
• Must understand child welfare and state system
• Must understand family centered practice, genograms, ecograms, and social histories
• Working knowledge of family counseling techniques, both individual and group
• Outgoing, engaging personality with ability to speak to large and small groups
• Self-motivated and capable of managing own schedule
• Must be a team player
• Ability to travel though out the State and work a flexible work schedule
• Manages emotions and is able to make decision under pressure
• Organizational skills
• Clerical skills
• Computer skills including knowledge of spreadsheets, databases, and word processing
• Handles multiple priorities
• Independent discretion/decision making within the scope and responsibility of the position
• Manages stress appropriately
• Works alone effectively
• Works in close proximity to others and/or in a distracting environment
• Understands and practices Universal Precautions
• Consistent ability to offer excellent customer service
• Ability to positively engage families into the Saint Francis Ministries culture
• Position serves as the primary liaison to DCF surveyors