Kids Above All is seeking a Licensing Coordinator to join our Chicago, IL office.
Job Summary: Facilitate processing of foster care licenses. Participate in recruitment of foster care parents. Provide assistance to departments on foster home licensing issues.
Essential Functions :
Conduct initial screening of foster home applicants;
Process initial foster home license applications and renewals;
Maintain foster parents file sin a manner specified by DCFS procedures; investigate foster home licensing complaints per DCFS requirements.
Develop corrective action plans and license revocation package as needed;
Responsible for completion of semi-annual and 60 days foster home evaluations;
Maintain knowledge of current issue sin licensing, especially regarding rules, practices, procedures and policies;
Provide back-up to foster care staff as needed;
Actively recruit foster parents for all agency foster care programs;
Provide in-service training for staff and foster parents.
May provide state approved pre-service training for foster parents;
Prepare and tutor staff to pass the DCFS Licensing Foster Homes and the Child Care Act examinations;
May participate in the orientation of new foster and adoptive parents;
Assists Intake staff in identifying appropriate placements;
Q ualifications: BSW or BA degree in Human Services from an accredited college or university.
At least two (2) years experience in adoption services required.
Bilingual strongly preferred.
Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
Maintenance of required driver approval standards, plus insured automobile that standards for safety and drive-ability.
Perceptive of the needs and responses of the children, and capacity to work well with adults. Ability to organize work, and prepare required reports.
Flexibility and willingness to work evening hours, if needed, to carry work out all job responsibilities.
Must be able to exercise good judgment, organize and prioritize work.
Must already possess DCFS Child Welfare Licensure, CERAP, CCA & 402 certifications.
Master degree salary range: $54,550-$66,550.
Bachelors degree salary range: $50,050- $56,600
Kids Above All is a Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and veterans are highly encouraged to apply.
