Salary: $5,117.00 - $6,876.00 Monthly Location : King County - Kent, WA Job Type: Full Time - Permanent Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: 2024-08712 Department: Dept of Children, Youth, and Families Division: Licensing Opening Date: 10/15/2024 Closing Date: 10/29/2024 11:59 PM Pacific Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step DescriptionThis recruitment has been reposted for additional applications. If you have already applied there is no need to reapply- your application status remains unchanged.Job Title: Child Placing Agencies Regional Licensor (SHPC2) Location: Kent, WA - Full-Time/Permanent/Flexible/Hybrid - The duty station is in Kent but open to anywhere within King County pending business needs and office availability. Closes: Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 Salary: $5,117 - $6,876 Monthly Note(s): *The listed salary does not include the 5% premium pay granted to all King County employees. We're looking for a Child Placing Agencies (CPA) Regional Licensor (Social and Health Program Consultant 2) to join the team in our Kent Office. If you are passionate about supporting families and children in the community, we'd love to meet you. Click here to learn more about The Opportunity: In your role as a CPA Regional Licensor (SHPC2), you will serve Child Placing Agencies and their certified foster homes. You will perform advanced-level, specialized provider management within the Licensing Division to clients and customers of Foster Care Licensing by independently developing, administering, and monitoring social service programs for the risk of health and safety to children. You will be responsible for administering uniform procedures according to RCWs, WACs, and policies for health and safety monitoring, recruitment, partnership development, licensing, technical assistance, complaint investigations, documentation, and legal activities for all required programs. In performing all assigned duties, you will focus on understanding and respecting the strengths of families and providers including their heritage, cultural beliefs and values, communication, and learning styles. Some of what you'll do:
- Approve or deny applications to license or relicense Child Placing Agencies certified foster homes in accordance with WAC and policy guidelines.
- Perform specialized review of all elements related to child health and safety, to assess potential risk and compliance with all licensing regulations and standards to recommend or decline for licensure.
- Assess CPA policy and procedures to ensure developmental appropriateness, an anti-biased approach, and cultural relevancy for all ages served.
- Conduct program evaluations to identify provider strengths and challenges.
- Assist providers in their program development to meet licensing requirements.
- Complete all licensing applications within the required timeframe in accordance with the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 74.15.
- Submit initial, renewal, and probationary licenses and certifications to the Licensing Division Supervisor.
- Establish and/or maintain a file for each required provider in accordance with DCYF's agency-specific schedule and DCYF's policies and procedures.
- Review exception of waiver requests, recommending approval or denial based on DCYF policy and procedures.
- Provide assistance to providers in order to retain the service provider, when appropriate.
- Appear and provide testimony as the Department's representative at hearings concerning licensing adverse actions.
- Utilize FamLink/WA CAP to document activities and maintain provider records within program and manual standards, accountability requirements and agency's documentation practice.
Required Qualifications:
- Four (4) years of experience completing professional level Child Placing Agency licensing, Foster Home licensing, Home Study, Licensing Investigation and evaluating facts to recommend for management action, or decide compliance with program guidelines and regulations.
OR
- One year of experience as a Social and Health Program Consultant 1 or Social Services Specialist 2.
OR
- A Bachelor's Degree in social work, a health or social science, public administration, or a related field; AND two years of professional experience in professional level Child Placing Agency licensing and/or Foster Home licensing and/or Home Study, Licensing Investigation and evaluating facts to recommend for management action, or decide compliance with program guidelines and regulations.
OR
- A Master's degree or higher in social work, a health or social science, public administration or a related field, AND one year of professional experience in professional level Child Placing Agency licensing and/or Foster Home licensing and/or Home Study, Licensing Investigation and evaluating facts to recommend for management action, or decide compliance with program guidelines and regulations.
In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:
- Work cooperatively with diverse groups and individuals.
- Manage a large caseload in an efficient and effective manner.
- Assist other workers to develop and implement effective techniques for caseload management.
- Present material effectively in written and oral form.
- Work independently and make decisions around program issues.
- Working understanding of Agency policies, WAC and RCW related to licensing CPA's and CPA certified foster homes.
- Skilled and experienced in the use of MS Office (Word and Outlook) and FamLink/WA CAP database.
- Experience in home study and/or licensing CPA's and/or foster homes.
How do I apply? In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position:
- Current resume detailing experience and education.
- Cover Letter
Supplemental Information: The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington's children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability. This position is included in the supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information, visit . This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Incumbent must hold a valid driver's license when operating a state or privately-owned vehicle on official state business. Incumbent must successfully complete the formal training course sponsored by their division within one year of their appointment. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact Veronica Jones (Talent Acquisition Specialist) at If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) ###-#### or email Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) ###-#### or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) ###-####. 2024-08712
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Read about our benefits: The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time. Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs. Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses. Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction. The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site. Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
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Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information. Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday. Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
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Vacation (Annual Leave) Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave. Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday. As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for
exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave Leave Sharing Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Leave Without Pay Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits. Updated 12-31-2022 01 Please select the answer that best describes your education and experience as it relates to this position.Please ensure that your application accurately reflects the chosen option(s) below.)
- Four years of experience completing professional level Child Placing Agency licensing, Foster Home licensing, Home Study, Licensing Investigation and evaluating facts to recommend for management action, or decide compliance with program guidelines and regulations.
- One year of experience as a Social and Health Program Consultant 1 or Social Services Specialist 2.
- A Bachelor's Degree in social work, a health or social science, public administration, or a related field; AND two years of professional experience in professional level Child Placing Agency licensing and/or Foster Home licensing and/or Home Study, Licensing Investigation and evaluating facts to recommend for management action, or decide compliance with program guidelines and regulations.
- A Master's degree or higher in social work, a health or social science, public administration or a related field, AND one years of professional experience in professional level Child Placing Agency licensing and/or Foster Home licensing and/or Home Study, Licensing Investigation and evaluating facts to recommend for management action, or decide compliance with program guidelines and regulations.
- None of the above.
02 Which of the following best describes your experience managing a large caseload in an efficient and effective manner?Please ensure that your application accurately reflects the chosen option(s) below.)
- I have one (1) to two (2) years of this experience.
- I have two (2) to three (3) years of this experience.
- I have three (3) to four (4) years of this experience.
- I have four (4) to five (5) years of this experience.
- I have five (5) to six (6) years of this experience.
- I have six (6) to seven (7) years of this experience.
- I have seven (7) to eight (8) years of this experience.
- I have eight (8) to nine (9) years of this experience.
- I have nine (9) to ten (10) years of this experience.
- I have MORE than ten (10) years of this experience.
- I have none of this experience.
03 Which of the following best describes your experience with Microsoft Office software, such as Word, Office, and Excel?
- I have LESS than 1 year of experience.
- I have 1-2 years of experience.
- I have 2-3 years of experience.
- I have 3-4 years of experience.
- I have 4-5 years of experience.
- I have 5-6 years of experience.
- I have 6-7 years of experience.
- I have 7-8 years of experience.
- I have 8-9 years of experience.
- I have 9-10 years of experience.
- I have MORE than 10 years of experience.
- I do not have this experience.
04 Please briefly describe how/where you gained the experience indicated in the previous question. Your answer should be reflected in the work history section of your application. If you do not have this experience, please write none. Please DO NOT write see application/resume/cover letter. 05 Which of the following best describes your experience in home study and/or licensing Child Placing Agencies (CPAs) and foster homes?
- I have MORE than 10 years of experience.
- I have 9-10 years of experience.
- I have 8-9 years of experience.
- I have 7-8 years of experience.
- I have 6-7 years of experience.
- I have 5-6 years of experience.
- I have 4-5 years of experience.
- I have 3-4 years of experience.
- I have 2-3 years of experience.
- I have 1-2 years of experience.
- I have LESS than 1 year of experience.
- I do not have this experience.
06 Please briefly describe how/where you gained the experience indicated in the previous question. Your answer should be reflected in the work history section of your application. If you do not have this experience, please write none. Please DO NOT write see application/resume/cover letter. 07 I understand that I must have and maintain a valid Driver's license when operating a state or privately-owned vehicle on official state business.
08 How did you hear about this career opportunity (select all that apply)?
- Washington State's career website: www.careers.wa.gov
- Washington State Work Source office or website (Go2WorkSource.com)
- Washington State employee
- DCYF Recruiter
- College/university career fair or website
- Diversity network meeting/event
- Indeed
- LinkedIn
- ZipRecruiter
- Handshake
- Other
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