Kids Above All

Kids Above All is seeking a Licensing Coordinator to join our Chicago, IL office.. Provide assistance to departments on foster home licensing issues.. Maintain foster parents file sin a manner specified by DCFS procedures; investigate foster home licensing complaints per DCFS requirements.. Prepare and tutor staff to pass the DCFS Licensing Foster Homes and the Child Care Act examinations;. Must already possess DCFS Child Welfare Licensure, CERAP, CCA & 402 certifications.

licensing coordinator

Kids Above All is seeking a Licensing Coordinator to join our Chicago, IL office. Job Summary: Facilitate processing of foster care licenses. Participate in recruitment of foster care parents. Provide assistance to departments on foster home licensing issues. Essential Functions <ul><li>Conduct initial screening of foster home applicants;</li><li>Process initial foster home license applications and renewals;</li><li>Maintain foster parents file sin a manner specified by DCFS procedures; investigate foster home licensing complaints per DCFS requirements.</li><li>Develop corrective action plans and license revocation package as needed;</li><li>Responsible for completion of semi-annual and 60 days foster home evaluations;</li><li>Maintain knowledge of current issue sin licensing, especially regarding rules, practices, procedures and policies;</li><li>Provide back-up to foster care staff as needed;</li><li>Actively recruit foster parents for all agency foster care programs;</li><li>Provide in-service training for staff and foster parents.</li><li>May provide state approved pre-service training for foster parents;</li><li>Prepare and tutor staff to pass the DCFS Licensing Foster Homes and the Child Care Act examinations;</li><li>May participate in the orientation of new foster and adoptive parents;</li><li>Assists Intake staff in identifying appropriate placements; </li></ul>Q Ualifications <ul><li>BSW or BA degree in Human Services from an accredited college or university.</li><li>At least two (2) years experience in adoption services required.</li><li>Bilingual strongly preferred.</li><li>Must have good verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Maintenance of required driver approval standards, plus insured automobile that standards for safety and drive-ability.</li><li>Perceptive of the needs and responses of the children, and capacity to work well with adults. Ability to organize work, and prepare required reports.</li><li>Flexibility and willingness to work evening hours, if needed, to carry work out all job responsibilities.</li><li>Must be able to exercise good judgment, organize and prioritize work.</li><li>Must already possess DCFS Child Welfare Licensure, CERAP, CCA & 402 certifications. </li></ul>Kids Above All is a Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and veterans are highly encouraged to apply.

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