Licensing Specialist

Career Opportunity

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Program Director or designee, the Licensing Specialist is responsible for assisting with the recruitment and licensing of foster home.

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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. Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year!22 Days Off Each Year!Plus 11 Paid Holidays Per Year!Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for you and your family!Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)Summer Hours Off (half day Friday’s)Tuition AssistanceWork Anniversary Trips!Peace leave

Responsibilities

The Licensing Specialist will perform duties including, but not limited to:

Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies Assist potential foster parents in understanding the needs of the youth entering foster care, the expectation of mentoring primary families and the goal of reunification of youth with the primary family. Work with current, former, and prospective foster parents to recruit new foster families. Quickly contact all foster home inquiries and work with licensing staff to resolve. Assist all potential foster families in providing all required information and completing required paperwork in a timely manner. Maintain and update all foster home records in appropriate systems. Provide ongoing training and support to licensed foster homes. File and maintain annual evaluations and recertification of all licensed foster homes.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in a social work or human services field. Previous experience and proficiency in the use of various office machines, including computers. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word 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.

Other Skills

Excellent customer service and communication skills Sensitivity to cultural diversity

Must maintain required auto insurance of 100,000/300,000

Enthusiastic self-starter Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong organizational and administrative skills Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills Works well independently and as a team member

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Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.