Non-Certified Licensing Support Specialist - OPS

Requisition No: 831204 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: Non-Certified Licensing Support Specialist - OPS

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 60934053 

Salary:  47,500 

Posting Closing Date: 06/23/2024 

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This requision is meant to fill five vacant positions which report to the Regional Licensing Manager for Foster and Community Care.  These positions can be located anywhere throughout the SunCoast Region which includes Charlotte, Collier, Desoto, Glades, Hendry, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas and Sarasota counties.  Certification with the Florida Certification Board is not required.  

 

• Conduct federal audit preparation by ensuring background screening documents for providers are submitted and dates are appropriate.
• Complete licensing attestation reviews
• Upload files to FSFN for CCA/CPA
• Coordinate, schedule LPRC staffings and document the outcome on the form and in FSFN
• Assist new providers with getting the paperwork and processes completed for CCA/CPA licensure
• Accompany our other teams conducting site visits at the at-risk CCAs and report back any issues
• Maintain the new licensing tracker
• Track all files that have been sent back to CPAs for correction and follow up with the licensing agency to ensure timely responses are received
• Track issues that are pending a response from legal
• Track all expiring licenses and send reminders to the CCAs/CPAs
• Be in charge a dedicated phone line for licensing related questions from providers and community
• Track CAPs for completion
• Track overcapacity waivers to ensure none expire
• Monitor the 1268 report for data errors
• Track open FCRs to ensure compliance with timeframes and assign to team. Check receiving unit and assign FCR to CBC or DCF.
• Approve licenses in Binti to reduce backlog upon confirmation from the licensing specialist that it is approved in FSFN.
• Response to zoning inquiry lists
• Response to media and legislative requests, accordingly
• Any onboarding activities for those coming or going from the team. 
• Finger print exemption review to ensure all document was provided and uploading final documentation to workforce management BGS system after approved by manager
• OCA requests- review forms to ensure it is filled out completely and ensure supporting documentation was submitted
• UAT system testing
• Assist with briefing documents as appropriate
• Assist with gathering PIP information (recruitment/retention plans, etc.)
• Rearrests: Follow up with provider to determine outcome of individuals employment status
• LSS: assign as Intake worker to enter complaints in the system and assign to the licensing specialist
• Responds positively and timely to special asignments and performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

 

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: Knowledge of theories and practice

in child protection and family support. Knowledge of professional ethics relating to child protection and counseling. Knowledge of

family-centered interviewing and counseling techniques. Skill in considering child development in guiding placement of children. Skill in

employing family-centered practice. Skill in organizing community resources to assist families. Ability to recognize indicators of abuse

and neglect. Ability to conduct risk and safety investigations. Ability to complete assessments and develop plans with children and

families. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to actively listen to others. Ability to communicate

effectively. Ability to maintain well-executed case files. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children,

family members, co-workers and community partners. Ability to use computer systems. Ability to review compliance of foster care

providers' licensed capacity. Ability to interact appropriately with families, community resources, service providers and other

department professionals. Ability to track data for maximization of Federal funds earned by the state.

 

Must maintain valid and unrestricted driver's license and daily access to personal vehicle.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People Fi