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National Youth Advocate Program Foster Care Licensing Supervisor in Cleveland, Ohio
Foster Care Licensing Supervisor
Location: Cleveland, OH
Position Summary
The Licensing Supervisor is responsible for implementing a system of quality assurance to ensure compliance with all agency foster home licensing policies and procedures.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am to 5pm; additional evening and weekend availability expected
Salary: $55,000 - $60,000 annually
Working At NYAP
Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
22 days off each year
11 paid holidays per year
Student loan repayment assistance
Tuition assistance
Friday Summer hours
Work anniversary trips
Mileage reimbursement
Peace Leave
Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.
Responsibilities
The Licensing Supervisor 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.
Implement a system of quality assurance to ensure compliance with all agency foster home licensing and re-certification policies and procedures.
Ensure NYAP is meeting the mandatory state agency foster home licensure and compliance requirements.
Develop and successfully implement an on-going foster home requirement plan in accordance with the annual operating plan and budget.
Serve as a liaison between NYAP and state and/or regulatory agencies regarding foster home licensing, re-cortication and/or accreditation.
Supervise or collaborate with the NYAP Licensing Coordinators, Treatment Coordinators and support staff regarding foster home licensing and certification procedures.
Review and update a semi-annual foster home inventory assessment checklist.
Ensure the completion of quarterly audit reviews to ensure NYAP and agency licensure and respective agency accreditation standards are met.
Represent NYAP in local and state organizations and conduct in-service training as it pertains to foster home licensing, the re-certification process, and other topics as directed.
Attend statewide and regional staff meetings, staff training programs, and individual meetings as regularly scheduled with the supervisor.
Maintain regular monthly telephone contact with NYAP foster parents with no youth in placement to review current status, family situation, and continued interest in foster care.
Receive and review placement referrals, phone calls, and emails from the lead child welfare agency.
Contact NYAP foster parents to present and discuss children for possible placement and coordinate with the lead welfare agency to arrange interviews and transitions.
Facilitate placement by ensuring that all necessary forms have been completed and arrangements have been made for school, transportation, and/or day care.
Complete intake paperwork such as modification and placement change forms.
Receive requests and coordinate respite episodes for current foster parents.
Maintain bed availability logs and communicate with the lead child welfare agency.
Attend shelter staffing’s to review all child in need of placement.
Review and sign licensing home studies.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors’ Degree in Social Services or other related human service field
5 years’ experience in the area of youth services, with direct experience in child welfare and foster care licensing.
A valid professional license as required by state law and/or regulatory bodies.
Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
Other Skills
Multi-task efficiently and be flexible in all situations
Openness to working non-traditional hours as needed
Openness to traveling as needed
Driving and Vehicle Requirements
Valid driver’s license
Reliable personal transportation
Good driving record
Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,00/$300,000 bodily injury liability
If this describes YOU, please apply today!
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Who We Are
National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.
We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth, and families.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
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.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.