Job DescriptionThe Recruiter-Licensing-Specialist provides and supports foster care and adoption services, by working to provide safe, secure care for children in a family setting until they can be reunited with their birth families or other permanent plan can be implemented. The Recruiter-Licensing-Specialist implements family centered practice by assuring that relative, kin, foster, and adoptive resource families are licensed to provide care for children in accordance with state regulations.
- Engages and assesses prospective resource (kin, relative, foster, and adoptive) families for licensure
- Conducts and documents assessments and licensing requirements per DCF and KDHE guidelines for resource (kin, relative, foster, and adoptive) families
- Coordinates TIPS-MAPP and Deciding Together preparation for prospective resource families
- Completes annual reassessment and licensing requirements for resource families
- Provides training regarding resource (kinship, foster and adoptive) care as needed
- Assures that conferences and related activities are conducted within standards
- Timely and efficient navigation of licensing process with family during initial licensing phase
- Coordinates licensing process with recruiter, FCH worker, and FCH supervisor
- Completion of comprehensive assessment and recommendations of families' abilities to meet the needs of children in care
- Develop partnerships with DCF surveyors and FCH Licensing Specialist Supervisor in making determinations and achieving resolutions regarding licensing issues
- Ensure families are enrolled and guided through the preservice training.
- Immediate initiation of process with informal care referrals received from the Case Management Provider (CMP)
- Encourage family and maintain compliance throughout the informal care referrals received from the Case Management Provider (CMP)
- Work in tandem with FCH worker as family goes through the informal care process until DCF issues full license
- Completes and distributes written documentation accurately and timely
- Liaison with DCF, the courts, community resources, and families
- Participates in team meetings, sharing pertinent information regarding licensing, recruitment, and resource development
- Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent SFM Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), rules, personnel policies and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state and local rules, statutes, regulations, and contractual terms
- Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures
- Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels
- Ensures clients' rights are protected. Makes sure all clients have received their rights and maintains a signed copy in each file
- Develops and implements a foster care and adoption recruitment plan including purpose, specific goals, plan of action with timeline, and estimated costs
- Recruits foster and adoptive families through advertisements, contacts, speaking engagements, community activities, and/or referring agencies
- Develops a support system and resources for prospective resource families and assists them in utilizing those supports. Conducts TIPS-MAPP and Deciding Together preparation for prospective resource families
RequirementsMINIMUM EDUCATION LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work required, Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy or Counseling, from an accredited college or university preferred
- Licensed in the State of Kansas
- TIPS - MAPP Leader / Deciding Together (preferred)
- First Aid/CPR (preferred)
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working with children and families
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Must pass a drug screen, MVR, KBI, Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Clearance check
- FBI fingerprint check if relocated to KS in the last 5 years
- Must have valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation
- Lifting requirements of 30-50 lbs.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Mandated reporter
- Receives training in trauma informed practice and incorporates knowledge in day to day practice
- Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills
- Must understand state regulations for licensed foster homes
- Must understand child and adolescent development, treatment, and family systems
- Must understand child welfare and state system
- Must understand family centered practice, genograms, ecograms, and social histories
- Working knowledge of family counseling techniques, both individual and group
- Outgoing, engaging personality with ability to speak to large and small groups
- Self-motivated and capable of managing own schedule
- Must be a team player
- Ability to travel though out the State and work a flexible work schedule
- Manages emotions and is able to make decision under pressure
- Organizational skills
- Clerical skills
- Computer skills including knowledge of spreadsheets, databases, and word processing
- Handles multiple priorities
- Independent discretion/decision making within the scope and responsibility of the position
- Manages stress appropriately
- Works alone effectively
- Works in close proximity to others and/or in a distracting environment
- Understands and practices Universal Precautions
- Consistent ability to offer excellent customer service
- Ability to positively engage families into the Saint Francis Ministries culture
- Position serves as the primary liaison to DCF surveyors