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:

• 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.
• 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.

Kids Above All is a Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and veterans are highly encouraged to apply.