Job Location : Chicago,IL, USA
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:
* Conduct initial screening of foster home applicants;
* Process initial foster home license applications and renewals;
* Maintain foster parents file sin a manner specified by DCFS procedures; investigate foster home licensing complaints per DCFS requirements.
* Develop corrective action plans and license revocation package as needed;
* Responsible for completion of semi-annual and 60 days foster home evaluations;
* Maintain knowledge of current issue sin licensing, especially regarding rules, practices, procedures and policies;
* Provide back-up to foster care staff as needed;
* Actively recruit foster parents for all agency foster care programs;
* Provide in-service training for staff and foster parents.
* May provide state approved pre-service training for foster parents;
* Prepare and tutor staff to pass the DCFS Licensing Foster Homes and the Child Care Act examinations;
* May participate in the orientation of new foster and adoptive parents;
* Assists Intake staff in identifying appropriate placements;
Qualifications:
* BSW or BA degree in Human Services from an accredited college or university.
* At least two (2) years experience in adoption services required.
* Bilingual strongly preferred.
* Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
* Maintenance of required driver approval standards, plus insured automobile that standards for safety and drive-ability.
* Perceptive of the needs and responses of the children, and capacity to work well with adults. Ability to organize work, and prepare required reports.
* Flexibility and willingness to work evening hours, if needed, to carry work out all job responsibilities.
* Must be able to exercise good judgment, organize and prioritize work.
* Must already possess DCFS Child Welfare Licensure, CERAP, CCA & 402 certifications.
Master degree salary range: $54,550-$66,550.
Bachelors degree salary range: $50,050- $56,600
Kids Above All is a Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and veterans are highly encouraged to apply.