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Director of Foster Home Licensing

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Job Summary: 

This is a professional position responsible for the management of the pre-service caregiver training program, initial licensing and re-licensing of foster homes (level 2-5) in Circuit 10; including supervision of licensing and administrative support staff.  Responsible for full oversight of all licensing functions to include; planning and implementing various tracking systems to record unit specific data: monitoring foster homes through risk review process; facilitation of partnership meetings with foster families to build skills and to address Performance Developments Plans (PDP); coordinating and participation in on site DCF licensing quality reviews; networking and supporting the local Caregiver Association, local Caregiver Advisory Committee, Recruitment/Retention activities, and other duties as requested by the Chief Operations Officer.   

Essential Functions:

  • Establish and maintain positive working relationships with HFC customers

  • Ensure participation in DCF, CBC or CMO MDT Staffings

  • Manage program leadership to ensure all Re-licensing duties have timely submissions

  • Ensure homes on waiver status are tracked and managed

  • Review and submit weekly and monthly licensing reporting

  • Utilize Licensing data to identify Licensing trends, patterns and develop improvements in licensed care

  • Ensure yearly licensing goals are being met regarding newly licensed and closed homes

  • Conduct partnership and support meetings with foster caregivers, if applicable 

  • Complete documentation as required within the specified time frames 

  • Cooperate and assist in the investigation of allegations of abuse and neglect involving Foster Homes

  • Arrange and participate in retention and recruitment activities for foster homes

  • Monitor to ensure quality visits to foster homes are occurring according to licensing requirements

  • Completes special projects as assigned within time frames

  • Assist in the development and monitoring of tracking systems and databases

  • Assess and provides analysis of licensing processes and practices

  • Development and support of ongoing foster caregiver mentoring program/HUB homes

  • Supervise Licensing management to ensure all Licensing staff are supported 

  • Perform special projects as assigned

Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree in Social Services, Public Relations, Marketing, Education, Training or related field required. Requires a minimum of three to five of professional experience in the related field.  Experience in child welfare or child abuse prevention preferred.

Benefits:

We offer excellent benefits package with tuition assistance, domestic partner coverage, retirement & generous paid time off.​

Additional Information:

Drug free workplace.  Drug testing required.  EOE/M/F/D/V. 

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