Foster Care Recruiter and Licensing Specialist

Children's Home Society of Florida

Since opening our doors in 1902, CHS became a part of Florida's history.

CHS has been committed to growing and evolving to provide the right services and solutions to address the needs of children and families throughout the changing times. Every day, our team works with parents and kids to empower them and encourage them. With innovative technology solutions and a dedicated, experienced team throughout the state, we’re changing the face of foster care and positively impacting children and families’ lives for generations to come.

Join our team to continue to do good and create history serving Florida's children and families!

The Foster Care Recruiter and Licensing Specialist develops and implements recruiting strategies for prospective foster families, to coordinate licensing and relicensing of foster parents and to provide ongoing support. Overall, the Foster Care Recruiter and Licensing Specialist contributes to the CHS high performance culture by exhibiting our values and providing quality results that position CHS as the leader in delivering proactive behavioral health, case management, community and early childhood solutions for children and families.

WHY JOIN CHS?

• Uplifting mission-driven work culture
• Make an impact in your community and become a part of Florida's history!
• Growth and professional development opportunities
• Great benefits package, including generous paid time off and holidays

Primary Job Functions

1. Develop recruitment strategies and initiatives for foster program.

• Plan and prepare materials for promotion of foster care within the community.
• Recruit and screen foster families to include performing public outreach and speaking engagements.
• Act as liaison with the case manager, school and other parties relevant to a child placed in a CHS home.
• Complete all necessary file documentation
• Assist in the development of policies and procedures for the foster program.
• Engage community partners in developing an annual recruitment plan.
• Conduct foster orientation training.
• Conduct home studies/visits and complete required documentation in a timely manner.
• Coordinate special events, training and activities for foster families.
• Attend and participate in foster parent association meetings.
• Provide status of foster parents to CBC and maintain foster parent files.
• Review and follow up on incident reports pertaining to CHS foster homes.

2. Track licensure/re-licensure status of foster parents and potential foster parents.

• Perform licensing planning based on community demographics.
• Collect and interpret all required documents for licensure or home approval (background screening, inspections, references, life stories, etc.)
• Prepare licensing and/or re-licensing packets for submission to CBC or DCF.
• Maintain statistical records on all licensed family foster care homes.

3. Provide support to children and families.

• Assist in assessing clients behaviors and emotional needs to determine best possible home match.
• Provide on call support after hours.
• Provide on-site support to prevent placement disruption.
• Facilitate placement needs of children (Medicaid/SSN cared, Blue Book, medical information).
• Assist with physical placement of children.
• Provide transportation as needed.
• Develop a strong knowledge base and stay current on job-related issues and trends.
• Participate actively in departmental meetings, training and education, as well as the quality process.
• Pick up projects on the fly; perform other duties as assigned from time to time
• Demonstrate the CHS Common Bond values in the performance of all job duties.

4. Contribute to a positive, engaging work environment.

• Develop a strong knowledge base and stay current on job-related issues and trends.
• Participate actively in departmental meetings, training and education, as well as the quality process.
• Comply with CHS’s code of conduct, policies, procedures and other obligations.
• Assist with training other team members and providing back up when necessary.
• Pick up projects on the fly; perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
• Demonstrate the CHS Common Bond values in the performance of all job duties.

Job Qualifications

Education, Licenses & Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Social, Behavioral or Health Sciences from an accredited university, required.
• Master's degree in Social, Behavioral or Health Sciences from an accredited university, preferred.
• Florida Driver’s License within 30 days from hire with daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle, required.

Experience:

• Two years of professionally related experience, required.
• For Unaccompanied Alien Child/Minor Program, bilingual required.

Competencies

Knowledge of:

• Foster Care | Community Resources | Human Services | Community Recruitment

Skills and Proficiency in:

• Planning, project management, organization and time management
• Oral and written communication, including presentation and platform
• Collaboration, teamwork, consulting, facilitation, coaching and mentoring
• Computer systems and MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook

Ability to:

• Perform at a high level of autonomy, with general supervision.
• Perform under strong demands in fast-paced, diverse, sometimes ambiguous environments.
• Commit to providing high customer satisfaction with positive service delivery results.
• Meet critical deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail, accuracy and quality.
• Handle highly stressful, sensitive situations; maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Demonstrate the behaviors of our CHS Common Bond Values.
• Be energetic, passionate and adaptable with a deep commitment to social service, empathy for children and families and a positive approach to embracing and managing change.

Together, good can be done.

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