Foster Care Licensing Coordinator

Centerstone is among the nation's leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people's lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Responsible for evaluating, training, and making licensing recommendations for families interested in providing a safe, therapeutic home to children in foster care. Utilizes background checks, home environment assessment, and home study visits and questionnaires with family members to determine if the family meets the state qualifications for becoming a licensed therapeutic foster home.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluates the home environment of active and prospective foster homes. Completes therapeutic home study process in a timely manner to identify areas that need to be addressed with a plan of action. Submit to DCS for approval.
• Submits recommendation for licensing to the DCS licensing consultant and enter all licensing information in the DCS database. Creates and maintain a licensed home file in Centerstone electronic record.
• Complete annual and re-licensure (every 4 years) requirements for all foster homes. Ensure that in-service training hour requirements are met and that any changes in the home are reported accurately and mitigated when needed.
• Completes initial foster parent background checks to include national fingerprint, local, child-protective services, and sex offender checks.
• Provides pre-service training, prescribed therapeutic training, CPR/1st Aid and on-going training to foster families and staff. Coordinates and maintains all training records, ensuring each family meets minimum standards.
• Ensures all fosters families meet and maintain compliance standards. Maintains ongoing communication regarding licensure requirements and provides support to foster families.
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
• Willingness to learn about and provide trauma-informed care required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team is required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level

Bachelor's degree is required. Degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice or other related behavioral healthcare field preferred.

Years of Experience

One to two years working with children, adolescents and/or families is required.

Certification/Licensure

N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing - 20%

Sitting - 80%

Squatting - Occasional

Kneeling - Occasional

Bending - Occasional

Driving - Occasional

Lifting - Occasional

DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

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Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage

• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• 403b retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off and ten paid holidays

• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)

• Employee Resource Groups

• Continuing education opportunities

• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.