Licensing Specialist - Certified

Job DetailsJob Location: CNSWFL Ford Street - Fort Myers, FL 33916Salary Range: $56,133.00 Salary



Job Title

Foster Care Licensing Specialist



State

Florida



Program

Children’s Network of Southwest Florida, LLC



Reports to

Licensing and Placement Supervisor



FLSA Status

Exempt



Job Description
Statement

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.  Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Mission Statement

The Children’s Network of Southwest Florida 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1.   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

2.   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

3.   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. 

4.   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.

5. 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.

6.   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.

7.   Overcapacity Waivers/Placements

Responsible for generating monthly reports of overcapacity waivers that are due from each subcontracted provider.
Monitor timely completion of waivers.
Review completed waivers and provide follow-up as deemed necessary.
Provide information and coordinate signatures from CEO or their designated representative for all 5 over 5 and 2 under 2 waivers.
Attend bi-monthly placement staffings to monitor and provide technical guidance and assistance for all children in shift care and all at risk placements.

8.   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.

9.   Develop and implement System