Foster care Licensing Coordinator
National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP), Jacksonville, FL, United States
Who We Are
We have been serving communities and clients since 1978. We continue to expand and develop new and innovative programs for our communities and families. 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. NYAP’s commitment to doing what is best for children, youth, and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members.
Candidate Expectations
Candidate expected to work non‑traditional evening and weekend hours. Starting salary $43,000.00 – $45,000.00 depending on experience/certification. Candidate preferably holds Child Welfare Licensing Certification.
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Regional Manager or designee, this position works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families served. The role is responsible for recruiting, licensing, and retaining quality foster homes, ensuring licensed homes meet or exceed community and organizational needs.
Responsibilities
Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Programs mission, values, and philosophies.
Complete all required training in a timely manner.
Develop and implement recruitment strategies that generate the quantity and quality of inquiries for viable licensed foster homes.
Support the development of potential foster parents in understanding the needs of youth entering foster care, the expectation of mentoring primary families and the goal of reunification.
Work with current, former, and prospective foster parents to recruit new foster families.
Responsible for knowledge and implementation of all rules, regulations, and policies related to foster care.
Conduct face‑to‑face meetings with each potential family within the first two weeks to answer questions and assist in the licensing process.
Assist all potential foster families in providing all required information and completing required paperwork in a timely manner.
Meet with foster parents experiencing difficulty in the licensing process to remove barriers.
Develop a comprehensive home study for each potential family and submit for approval.
Maintain and update all foster home records in appropriate systems.
Provide ongoing training and support to licensed foster homes.
Complete annual evaluations and recertification of all licensed foster homes.
Support foster parents by providing information, education, meetings, support groups, and one‑on‑one discussions.
Travel daily to provide community‑based services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
Participate in continuous quality improvement activities on a monthly/quarterly basis.
Actively participate in the weekly supervision process.
Maintain objectivity and professionalism in all areas of job function.
Demonstrate tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others.
Report incidents to state and supervisory agencies when appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
Preferred FCB certification in case management or licensing.
Two years of direct service experience with youth and families strongly preferred.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.
Insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 for bodily injury required.
Willingness to work flexible and non‑traditional hours in service of foster caregivers, families of origin, and persons served.
Capacity to recruit, train foster parents and perform licensing duties.
Capacity to remain flexible and responsive to youth served, foster caregivers, system partners, and internal customers.
Capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function.
Demonstrate tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others.
Capacity to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.
Proficient use of desktops, laptops, smartphones, tablets, printers, fax machines, copier, and software including word processing, spreadsheets, and database programs.
Benefits
NYAP’s commitment to doing what is best for children and families is a core company value.
Excellent training and continuing education and development opportunities in PCIT, NMT, TF‑CBT, BFST, CSAYC, TBRI, FFT and many others.
Student loan repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year.
Medical, dental, vision.
Parental leave.
22 days off each year plus 11 paid holidays.
Competitive salary and benefits including a 401(k), summer hours off (reduced work schedule), tuition assistance, and work anniversary trips.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.
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We have been serving communities and clients since 1978. We continue to expand and develop new and innovative programs for our communities and families. 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. NYAP’s commitment to doing what is best for children, youth, and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members.
Candidate Expectations
Candidate expected to work non‑traditional evening and weekend hours. Starting salary $43,000.00 – $45,000.00 depending on experience/certification. Candidate preferably holds Child Welfare Licensing Certification.
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Regional Manager or designee, this position works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families served. The role is responsible for recruiting, licensing, and retaining quality foster homes, ensuring licensed homes meet or exceed community and organizational needs.
Responsibilities
Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Programs mission, values, and philosophies.
Complete all required training in a timely manner.
Develop and implement recruitment strategies that generate the quantity and quality of inquiries for viable licensed foster homes.
Support the development of potential foster parents in understanding the needs of youth entering foster care, the expectation of mentoring primary families and the goal of reunification.
Work with current, former, and prospective foster parents to recruit new foster families.
Responsible for knowledge and implementation of all rules, regulations, and policies related to foster care.
Conduct face‑to‑face meetings with each potential family within the first two weeks to answer questions and assist in the licensing process.
Assist all potential foster families in providing all required information and completing required paperwork in a timely manner.
Meet with foster parents experiencing difficulty in the licensing process to remove barriers.
Develop a comprehensive home study for each potential family and submit for approval.
Maintain and update all foster home records in appropriate systems.
Provide ongoing training and support to licensed foster homes.
Complete annual evaluations and recertification of all licensed foster homes.
Support foster parents by providing information, education, meetings, support groups, and one‑on‑one discussions.
Travel daily to provide community‑based services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
Participate in continuous quality improvement activities on a monthly/quarterly basis.
Actively participate in the weekly supervision process.
Maintain objectivity and professionalism in all areas of job function.
Demonstrate tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others.
Report incidents to state and supervisory agencies when appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
Preferred FCB certification in case management or licensing.
Two years of direct service experience with youth and families strongly preferred.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.
Insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 for bodily injury required.
Willingness to work flexible and non‑traditional hours in service of foster caregivers, families of origin, and persons served.
Capacity to recruit, train foster parents and perform licensing duties.
Capacity to remain flexible and responsive to youth served, foster caregivers, system partners, and internal customers.
Capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function.
Demonstrate tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others.
Capacity to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.
Proficient use of desktops, laptops, smartphones, tablets, printers, fax machines, copier, and software including word processing, spreadsheets, and database programs.
Benefits
NYAP’s commitment to doing what is best for children and families is a core company value.
Excellent training and continuing education and development opportunities in PCIT, NMT, TF‑CBT, BFST, CSAYC, TBRI, FFT and many others.
Student loan repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year.
Medical, dental, vision.
Parental leave.
22 days off each year plus 11 paid holidays.
Competitive salary and benefits including a 401(k), summer hours off (reduced work schedule), tuition assistance, and work anniversary trips.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.
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