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- Assist in the development and follow-through process on innovative and assertive recruitment
- Develop and coordinate an efficient, informative orientation for prospective foster parents
- Work closely with prospective foster parents as they go through initial screening and licensing
- Closely monitor the relicensing of foster homes within the program
- Review referral information to ensure the appropriate placement in out-of-home care and
- Review and audit foster home files to ensure adherence to licensing requirements
- Serve as a liaison to caseworkers and/or supervisors for activities with the foster homes and the
- Ensure foster home licensing, recruitment, and placement practices align with state and federal
- Inform caseworkers on licensing and placement regulations
- Communicate rule violations to the caseworker and foster parent in a timely manner, while also
- Develop and execute Foster Parent Recruitment Plan to be completed, tracked, and assessed
- A Schedule and facilitate Foster Parent Recruitment Informational meetings
- Conduct Foster Parent Informational Meetings/Orientations monthly
- Participate in the development of the annual Foster Parent Implementation Plan
- Develop and execute monthly Foster Parent Training
- Accurately complete required forms and reports in accordance with DCFS and OHU policy
- Keep supervisor informed of the progression of assigned cases in a timely manner in addition to
- Perform all other duties as assigned
- Proficient computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment and adaptive skills to expand
- Highly organized, yet flexible, and can handle multiple priorities/projects well; ability to manage
- Ability to function well in a team environment
- Ability to demonstrate project management, organizational, analytical, and presentation skills
- Ability to respond promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve services
- Resourceful in researching issues and developing solutions with minimal supervision
- Excellent interpersonal and effective communications skills (verbal, written, effective
- Demonstrated ability to build professional relationships
- Demonstrated problem-solving techniques
- Ability to coach, manage, and develop team members.
- Ability to exercise discretion and ensure confidentiality.
Foster Care Licensing Representative - Joliet, United States - One Hope United
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Description
Sign On Bonus:
$3,000 Total($750 at 3 months, $750 at 6 months, $1,500 at 12 months)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Process intake screenings for prospective foster parents
revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.
Qualifications
Education:
BSW/BA degree or related
Experience:3 years of direct foster care case management
required
1+ year of direct work as a Foster Care Licensing Representative
preferred
Licensure:
CWEL, CANS, CERAP, 402, Child Care Act
required
Required Skills
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The position requires visual and auditory acuity
within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if need; and manual dexterity sufficient
to operate a computer and office equipment, including, but not limited to, the telephone, computer, and
copier. The employee is occasionally required to move items up to 50 pounds.
The employee works in varied residential environments based on assigned caseload and may
encounter unpredictable clients. While performing the duties of this position, the employee travels by
automobile and is exposed to changing weather conditions. The employee must be able to enter and
exit a vehicle or a building without assistance. While performing the duties of this job, the employee
may frequently drive an automobile, taking clients to appointments, in the local and regional area.
Occasionally, travel is outside the local area and overnight.
Supervisor Date