Director of Licensing

National Youth Advocate Program • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

The Director of Licensing is responsible for ensuring compliance with agency foster home licensing policies and procedures while implementing a quality assurance system. This role involves significant travel throughout Florida and requires strong knowledge of licensing and supervisory experience in the state. The position is integral to supporting the mission of the National Youth Advocate Programs (NYAP) in serving children, youth, and families.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Services or other related human service field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 5 years experience in the area of youth services, with direct experience in child welfare and foster care licensing.
• Certified as Child Welfare Licensing Counselor FCB (CWLC) or (CWCM) required.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a leadership/supervisory position.
• A valid professional license or certification as required by state law and/or regulatory bodies.
• Must have a valid drivers license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.
• 100,000/300,000 Bodily Injury car insurance required.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Programs mission, values, and philosophies.
• Implement a system of quality assurance to ensure compliance with all agency foster home licensing and re-certification policies and procedures.
• Travel as needed throughout the state to different locations in Florida.
• Ensure NYAP is meeting the mandatory state agency foster home licensure and compliance requirements.
• Develop and successfully implement an ongoing foster home requirement plan in accordance with the annual operating plan and budget.
• Serve as a liaison between NYAP and state and/or regulatory agencies regarding foster home licensing, recertification and/or accreditation.
• Supervise or collaborate with the NYAP Licensing Coordinators, Foster Care Program Leaders, and support staff regarding foster home licensing and certification procedures.
• Review and update a semi-annual foster home inventory assessment checklist.
• In collaboration with CQI, ensure the completion of quarterly audit reviews to ensure NYAP and agency licensure and respective agency accreditation standards are met.
• Represent NYAP in local and state organizations and conduct in-service training as it pertains to foster home licensing, the recertification process, and other topics as directed.
• Attend statewide and regional staff meetings, staff training programs, and individual meetings as regularly scheduled with the supervisors.
• In collaboration with local Licensing Coordinator, maintain regular telephone contact with NYAP foster parents with no youth in placement to review current status, family situation, and continued interest in foster care.
• Review and sign licensing home studies.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Benefits

• Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 22 Days Off Each Year!
• 11 Paid Holidays Per Year!
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k).
• Summer Hours Off (reduced work schedule).
• Tuition Assistance.
• Work Anniversary Trips.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree