Licensed Specialist - Foster Care Homes

BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The Licensing Specialist guides families through all aspects of the licensing process including PS-MAPP, DT training, licensing, and informal care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Engages and assesses prospective resource (kin, relative, foster, and adoptive) families for placement of children.
• Conducts and documents assessments and licensing requirements per DCF and KDHE guidelines for resource (kin, relative, foster, and adoptive) families.
• Coordinates PS-MAPP and Deciding Together preparation for prospective resource families.
• Completes annual reassessment and licensing requirements for resource families.
• Provides training regarding resource (kinship, foster and adoptive) care as needed.
• Assures that conferences and related activities are conducted within standards.
• Timely and efficient navigation of licensing process with family during initial licensing phase
• Coordinates licensing process with recruiter, FCH worker and FCH supervisor
• Completion of comprehensive assessment and recommendations of family's abilities to meet the needs of children in care.
• Develop partnerships with KDHE surveyors and SFM Project & Compliance coordinator in making determinations and achieving resolutions regarding licensing issues.
• Coordinate PS-MAPP and DT trainings in accordance with recruiter, FCH worker, FCH supervisor and FCH Compliance Technician
• Ensure all needed facets are in place for successful PS-MAPP class including but not limited to instructors, venue, all required paperwork, etc.
• Timely follow up with PS-MAPP participants to guide them through the licensing process.
• Prompt completion and submission of all required PS-MAPP documents to Children's Alliance via FCH Compliance Technician
• Immediate initiation of process with informal care referrals received from FCR.
• Encourage family and maintain compliance throughout the informal care referrals received from FCR.
• Work in tandem with FCH worker as family goes through the informal care process until KDHE issues full license.
• Completes and distributes written documentation accurately and timely.
• Liaison with DCF, the courts, community resources, and families
• Provides case management services according to compliance guidelines.
• Participates in team meetings.
• Implements SFM policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent SFM Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), rules, personnel policies, and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state, and local rules, statutes, regulations, and contractual terms.
• Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures.
• Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.
• Ensures clients' rights are protected.

Requirements:

MINIMUM EDUCATION, LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in social work or master's degree in social work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy or Counseling, from an accredited college or university
• Licensed to practice in the State of Kansas
• PS-MAPP leader
• PS-Deciding Together leader
• Two years' experience working with children and families
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must pass a drug screen, KBI and Child Abuse and Neglect
• Registry Clearance check
• FBI fingerprint check if relocated to KS in the last 5 years.
• Lifting Requirements of 30-50 lbs.
• Must have a valid KS driver's license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation.