What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foster Care Licensing Specialist position at Methodist Home For Children?
We are currently seeking a Foster Care Licensing Specialist for the Raleigh, NC area. Our Foster Care Licensing Specialist coordinates all activities associated with the licensing of foster parents and the participation in related training programs for foster parents in and around Wake County.
Duties:
- Demonstrate familiarity and competence in the licensing laws and the policies for Foster Care and Therapeutic Foster Care as required by the State of NC and Methodist Home for Children (MHC).
- Conduct licensure responsibilities for families within the MHC Foster Care Services Department.
- Participate in training of foster parents and subsequent tracking of their training as part of the licensure process.
- Develop processes to ensure assigned foster homes are in licensure compliance with applicable licensing standards at all time.
- Provide consultation services to assigned foster homes.
- Maintain professional documentation for licensure of foster homes. Collect and report data and statistical information.
- Develops and implements all recruitment and screening protocols for the Foster Care and Adoption Services Department and maintains records of these.
- Assist with screening of potential foster parents.
- Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in human services or related field from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum of two (2) years POST-GRADUATE experience in program implementation, licensing of foster homes, and service delivery in human services; experience working with child and family issues required.
- Must maintain a valid Driver's License and an acceptable driving record.
At Methodist Home for Children, you will receive training to help you do your job well:
- General orientation to our values and model of care.
- Job-specific training on topics such as adolescent development and sexuality, diet and health, professionalism and protecting youth rights.
- Opportunities for continuing education and career advancement.
- We offer competitive pay, paid training, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth.
Benefits are available after 90 days of employment:
Paid Holidays: MHFC gives full-time employees paid holidays each year.
Vacation Leave: First partial calendar year of hire is pro-rated at 10 days (80 hours) per year
Sick Leave: Paid sick leave is accumulated at 12 days (96 hours) per calendar year. All unused sick leave will carry over into the next calendar year.
Health Benefits: Employees may choose between the BCBS Medical Base HSA Plan or Medical Buy-Up HSA Plan. Dental and Vision plans are also available.
Health Care Flex Plan: Employees can utilize the optional Health Care Flexible Spending Account (HSA) tax-free reimbursement program for out-of-pocket medical, dental, and vision expenses for themselves and their dependents.
Dependent Care Flex Plan: Employees can utilize the optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) tax-free reimbursement program for their eligible dependent care expenses.
Life Insurance: Term life insurance is provided by MHC for full-time staff in the amount of $75,000. Supplemental life insurance is available for individual or family coverage.
Workers’ Compensation: This agency-paid benefit covers on-the-job injury.
403B Plan: Employees can contribute to a tax-deferred annuity plan; MHC matches a portion of the contributed funds.
Credit Union: All employees are offered membership to the Coastal Credit Union (CCU).
Employee Assistance Program: This agency-paid benefit provides easy access to confidential, professional counseling for employees and their families.
Salary : $75,000 - $0
