Hybrid Licensing Specialist en Safe Children Coalition Inc
Safe Children Coalition Inc · Sarasota, Estados Unidos De América · Hybrid
- Junior
- Oficina en Sarasota
Description
Licensing Specialist:
Here at Safe Children Coalition, it is our mission TO PROTECT CHILDREN And YOUTH, STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, AND BUILD COMMUNITY. As a Licensing Specialist, you'll guide, support, and license foster families, helping build safe, loving homes for children who need them most. This role blends compassion with compliance — ideal for someone who enjoys connecting with people, staying organized, and making a meaningful impact every day.
Some key job duties in this vital role include:
- Family Engagement and Assessment: Build trusted relationships with foster families. Complete thorough, trauma-informed interviews and home assessments that prepare caregivers to meet the unique needs of children in care.
- Licensing and Relicensing: Guide families through the licensing process from start to finish. Conduct annual re-licensing and ensure compliance with all regulatory timelines and standards.
- Retention and Relicensing Visits: Conduct routine check-ins and visits to identify barriers early, offer solutions, and help foster families feel seen, heard, and valued.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Interview and assess perspective foster families
- Complete all initial and relicensing requirements for prospective foster families
- Assist families with required trainings
- Conduct all required procedures for annual re-licensing of foster families
- Conduct required retention/waiver visits
- Attendance and preparation of documentation for case review consultations for foster homes
- Participation in case review consultations when applicable for dependency related case review consultations
- Provides support and advocacy for assigned foster families
- Participation in foster home recruitment activities and education
- Increase public awareness of the need for safe, appropriate foster homes.
- Participate in on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT:
- Will adhere to all policies and procedures including but not limited to privacy, confidentiality and security policies and procedures.
- Maintains confidentiality about all matters.
- Ensures that the Association provides its services with sensitivity to the cultural differences that are present among the Associations’ employees, clients, members, and volunteers.
- Will abide by the decision of the management team in the use and disclosure of PHI.
A comprehensive benefits program including:
- 5 weeks of PTO accruals available during the first year of employment
- 12 paid holidays
- Professional development
- Ongoing coaching and feedback
- Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”)
Health Benefits with shared premium costs, including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) retirement
Starting Pay: $48,000.00
Requirements
LIST OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Possess valid Florida Driver’s License in good standing and be insurable by the agency’s current insurance carrier. Must meet state criminal background check requirements. Ability to work a flexible schedule. Knowledge of community resources.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field. Minimum of two years social services experience. Child Welfare Certification preferred. Must obtain within 1 year of employment.