Job description

Who we are

National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.

We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! 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 NYAP

• NYAP'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.
• 22 Days Off Each Year! Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year!
• Healthcare Benefits for you and your family
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k), Summer Hours Off (Half-day Fridays and Work Anniversary Trips!
• Mileage Reimbursement, Phone Allowance, Student Loan Repayment Assistance, CEU’s and ongoing trainings/education

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

· Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability.

Position Title: Foster Home Licensing Coordinator

Reporting Relationship: Foster ParentLicensing Manager

Position Summary

The Foster Home Licensing Coordinator for NYAP’s La Jornada (The Journey) Program is responsible for licensing foster homes for short-term transitional foster care. The Foster Home Licensing Coordinator is responsible for licensing, re-licensing, and retention of quality foster homes and ensuring licensed homes meet or exceed bed capacity in the assigned location. Bachelor’s Degree required Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively support, represent, and extend the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Responsible for conducting home studies, assisting foster parents in completing licensing applications, initiating background check process, and delivering all requiredfoster parent training in a timely manner.
• Work closely with the Foster Parent Recruiter in a collaborative capacity to accommodate foster parents’ licensing and documentary needs, identify and overcome licensing barriers.
• Develop a comprehensive home study for each potential family and submit for approval.
• Schedule all required foster home inspections per state licensing inspections and assist foster parents in prepping homes for the inspections.
• Follow the recruitment and retention plan to assist foster families in meeting and maintaining initial and ongoing trainings, certifications, and licensure requirements.
• Maintain constant foster parent communication to keep foster caregivers updated of the licensing process and resolve licensing issues.
• Maintain ongoing contact with State licensing agencies, state and Federal stakeholders as needed.
• Act as Program Subject Matter Expert (SME) in matters related to licensing/ recruiting, bed capacity. Responsible for updating the cross functional team, including the Intake Team, of bed availability and completing reports/logs.
• Upload, maintain and update all foster parent information and home records in Evolve program; keeping, maintaining, organizing physical files for audits.
• Participate as representative of the Program in state file audits as required.
• Other duties are requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
• 2 years of work experience working in direct service with minors and families strongly preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in the service of foster caregivers, families of origin, and persons served.
• Capacity to be flexible and responsive to minors’served, foster caregivers, system partners, and internal customers.
• The Foster Home Licensing Coordinator will follow a team concept and support agency goals, colleagues and placing agency liaisons.
• The Foster Home Licensing Coordinator must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, gender, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, religious, and racial backgrounds.

COVID-19 Considerations:

In the spirit of caring for one another and our community, NYAP Immunization Policy and Procedures requires all employees, contractors, interns and volunteers be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except to the extent an individual is eligible for an exemption or the policy and procedure is not applicable by law. The State of IL has a separate mandate. For more information contact Human Resources at 614-487-3888.

Our organization was established in Ohio and is now in 10 states. 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!

The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support agency goals, colleagues and ORR liaisons. Candidate must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, gender, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, religious, and racial backgrounds.

This job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties but rather a reflection of typical work performed in that position.

If this is you visit us at www.nyap.org/employment/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $51,500.00 - $54,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Phoenix, AZ: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Child welfare: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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