The Foster Home Licensing Coordinator for NYAP’s La Jornada (The Journey) Program is responsible for licensing foster homes for short-term transitional foster care. The Foster Home Licensing Coordinator is responsible for licensing, re-licensing, and retention of quality foster homes and ensuring licensed homes meet or exceed bed capacity in the assigned location. Bachelor’s Degree required Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Foster Home Licensing Coordinator for La Jornada will perform duties including, but not limited to:

Actively support, represent, and extend the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

Responsible for conducting home studies, assisting foster parents in completing licensing applications, initiating background check process, and delivering all required foster parent training in a timely manner.

Work closely with the Foster Parent Recruiter in a collaborative capacity to accommodate foster parents’ licensing and documentary needs, identify and overcome licensing barriers.

Develop a comprehensive home study for each potential family and submit for approval.

Schedule all required foster home inspections per state licensing inspections and assist foster parents in prepping homes for the inspections.

Follow the recruitment and retention plan to assist foster families in meeting and maintaining initial and ongoing trainings, certifications, and licensure requirements.

Maintain constant foster parent communication to keep foster caregivers updated of the licensing process and resolve licensing issues.

Maintain ongoing contact with State licensing agencies, state and Federal stakeholders as needed.

Act as Program Subject Matter Expert (SME) in matters related to licensing/ recruiting, bed capacity. Responsible for updating the cross functional team, including the Intake Team, of bed availability and completing reports/logs.

Upload, maintain and update all foster parent information and home records in Evolve Program: keeping, maintaining, organizing physical files for audits.

Participate as representative of the Program in state file audits as required.

Other duties are requested.

Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in social work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.

2 years of work experience working in direct service with minors and families strongly preferred.

Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record.

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

OTHER SKILLS

A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in the service of foster caregivers, families of origin, and persons served.

Capacity to be flexible and responsive to minors served, foster caregivers, system partners, and internal customers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.

Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.

Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.

Ability to travel frequently and drive vehicle while sitting for extended periods, with frequency varying based on program demands.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who celebrates diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees by prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Who we are

National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. 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.

We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth and families.

Working At NYAP

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.

33 Paid days off each year! (11 holidays + 22 days PTO)

Healthcare Benefits for you and your family

Pet insurance that provides discounts and reimbursements

Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k), Summer Hours Off (Half-day Fridays and Work Anniversary Trips!)

Mileage Reimbursement, Phone Allowance, Student Loan Repayment Assistance, CEU’s and ongoing trainings/education

Why Work with Us? Exciting Benefits and Opportunities at NYAP!

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.