GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Responsible for administrative and clinical tasks and duties within the Foster Care program. The Foster Care program entails Therapeutic Foster care, Intensive Alternative Family Treatment, Family Foster, and Respite Services. The Foster Care Licensing Specialist will adhere to all policies and procedures related to the Foster Care Program including state laws, governing agencies and bodies, and the agency. The Foster Care Licensing Specialist will build relationships with agency staff and community stakeholders to ensure effective communication and education related to the Foster Care Program and other services offered by the agency. The Foster Care Licensing Specialist will ensure that the assigned homes are in compliance with agency, state, and federal regulations.

WORK DUTIES AND TASKS

• Will carry a caseload of Foster Care Homes of approximately 30 or less
• Manage cases once licensed
• Complete quarterly visits with each home, (monthly visits the first few months is recommended)
• Review and ensure Foster Parents are in accordance with required training
• Conduct all relicensing procedures with the homes and submit for license renewal.
• Prepare and participate in bi-monthly group topics
• Maintain a tracking list of Foster Parent preferences as it relates to availability for respite, etc.
• Participating in on-call rotation for Foster Care.

Administrative Duties: Essential Function, 30% of time

• Performs various administrative functions related to client and program records; documents service hours; develops and updates assessments, treatment plans, and reviews and progress notes.
• Completes all administrative requirements in timely and efficient manner.
• Adheres to all clinical policies and operating procedures.
• Signs all treatment record notes as required and in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensures compliance with uniform documentation and charting guidelines.

Professional Activities: Essential Function, 10% of time

• Attends meetings related to role.
• Provides education and training to community groups as assigned.
• Coordinates professional development topics and presentations as appropriate.
• Attends continuing education per licensing requirements and as relevant to job duties.
• Attends a minimum of 2 hours of cultural competency continuing education per year.
• Completes annual adult CPR and First Aid certification courses.
• Completes annual TB tests and any other required competencies as outlined by the Human Resource Department for all staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Psychology or a related field; or
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Psychology or a related field and holds an unrestricted license (full or provisional), certificate, registration, issued by the board regulating the professional in question, in the following discipline: PhD Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Licensed Professional Counselor.
• No criminal convictions of child abuse or violent crimes.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to keep strict confidentiality and work with diverse populations

In addition to competitive salaries and opportunities for advancement, full-time employees are offered a wide range of benefits to meet their individual needs, which includes:

• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance.
• Life Insurance (Paid by Company).
• PTO (Paid Time Off).
• Paid Holidays.
• Longevity Pay
• 401K Retirement Plan.
• Funeral Leave.
• FMLA.
• Supplemental Insurance offering through Aflac with Payroll Deduction.
• Direct Deposit.
• Training Opportunities.
• Continuing Education Leave for Licensed Professionals (opportunity to gain free CEU’s).
• Free Clinical Supervision in Greenville (LCSWA/LCASA/CSAC).