Director of Foster Home Licensing
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1/24/2025
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This is a professional position responsible for the management of the pre-service caregiver training program, initial licensing and re-licensing of foster homes (level 2-5) in Circuit 10; including supervision of licensing and administrative support staff. Responsible for full oversight of all licensing functions to include; planning and implementing various tracking systems to record unit specific data: monitoring foster homes through risk review process; facilitation of partnership meetings with foster families to build skills and to address Performance Developments Plans (PDP); coordinating and participation in on site DCF licensing quality reviews; networking and supporting the local Caregiver Association, local Caregiver Advisory Committee, Recruitment/Retention activities, and other duties as requested by the Chief Operations Office
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- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with HFC customers
- Ensure participation in DCF, CBC or CMO MDT Staffings
- Manage program leadership to ensure all Re-licensing duties have timely submissions
- Ensure homes on waiver status are tracked and managed
- Review and submit weekly and monthly licensing reporting
- Utilize Licensing data to identify Licensing trends, patterns and develop improvements in licensed care
- Ensure yearly licensing goals are being met regarding newly licensed and closed homes
- Conduct partnership and support meetings with foster caregivers, if applicable
- Complete documentation as required within the specified time frames
- Cooperate and assist in the investigation of allegations of abuse and neglect involving Foster Homes
- Arrange and participate in retention and recruitment activities for foster homes
- Monitor to ensure quality visits to foster homes are occurring according to licensing requirements
- Completes special projects as assigned within time frames
- Assist in the development and monitoring of tracking systems and databases
- Assess and provides analysis of licensing processes and practices
- Development and support of ongoing foster caregiver mentoring program/HUB homes
- Supervise Licensing management to ensure all Licensing staff are supported
- Perform special projects as assigned
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Bachelor's degree in Social Services, Public Relations, Marketing, Education, Training or related with a minimum of three to five of professional experience in the related field required.
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Experience in child welfare or child abuse prevention preferred.
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Excellent benefits package with tuition assistance, domestic partner coverage, retirement and generous paid time off.
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Drug free workplace. Drug testing required. EOE/M/F/D/V.
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