Program Administrator- Home Recruitment and Licensing
Miami Gardens, FL
Full Time
Experienced
Cherishing Our Children Since 1977
Helping children and families help themselves to live a better life and build a stronger community.
The Center for Family and Child Enrichment (CFCE) is dedicated to helping children and their families by providing the right services and solutions based on individual needs. CFCE is constantly evolving to better support our community.
As a Program Administrator- Home Recruitment and Licensing, you will oversee and implement all aspects of recruitment, training, licensing, re-licensing and support to foster parents in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, in accordance with DCF CFOP 170-11. Licensing Supervisor is also responsible for monitoring and reporting of outcomes and compliance measures.
This position entails a flexible work schedule-generally 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., including a one-hour lunch period; however, can entail evening and weekend working hours. The position requires 24/7 on-call availability.
Why join CFCE:
- You will make an invaluable impact in the community
- We offer growth and professional development opportunities
- You may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- We offer benefits; PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b retirement plan and more for qualified positions.
- Proficiency in all aspects of licensing and re-licensing foster parents in the Southern Region, pursuant to local, state and federal laws and regulations;
- Provide direct supervision of the Licensing Specialists and support staff, to include at least monthly 1:1 supervision;
- Assist with recruitment of foster families through community outreach to meet area needs with a strong focus on targeted and child specific recruitment, ie. Level IV – Specialized therapeutic foster homes;
- Develop and promote media materials pertinent to foster family recruitment and retention (i.e. brochures, magazine ads, radio spots);
- Serve as CFCE Point of Contact for communication with DCF and the Lead Agency for foster parent recruitment and licensing/re-licensing matters;
- Possession of C.A.R.E.S (or other DCF approved training) training certification in order to provide training to prospective foster parents and direct care staff;
- Review of completed initial licensing and relicensing packets, to include licensing application, background checks and screenings, and home inspection before upload to FSFN;
- Review and approval of completed Unified home study and all attachments in FSFN (or CWSIS);
- Monitor child matching and placement activities;
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of foster home licensing and relicensing packets and applications;
- Respond to all foster care referrals and abuse reports involving foster parents in a timely manner;
- Participate in licensing related meetings or staffing’s with the Lead Agency and DCF;
- Assist with planning and coordination of events for foster parents, such as trainings, activities, and foster parent appreciation events;
- Able to assess safety, family strength and needs, access community resources, assist foster family in preparing to provide a safe and nurturing environment;
- Participate in the planning and delivery of services regarding training, licensing, treatment, and placement;
- Ensure ongoing support to licensed foster parent(s), to include monthly contacts by licensing specialists, information for support groups, service resources for children placed in the home, and service resources for caregivers;
- Conduct and participate in quality assurance/improvement activities to ensure contract compliance, as well as compliance with local DCF, State and Federal laws.
- Master’s Degree preferred. Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Child Development, Education, or Social Services Field.
- At least 2 years Supervisory experience working with children, adolescents and their families; child welfare experience preferred.
- Current/Active Child Welfare Licensing Counselor (CWLC) certification through the Florida Certification Board.
- Sensitivity in relating to persons of varying backgrounds and demonstrate ability to work with diverse groups of people possessing various strengths, aptitudes and abilities.
- Ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills.
- Excellent assessment skills and intervention strategies
- Ability to perform at a high level of autonomy or with minimal supervision
- Ability to observe and report accurately on the functioning of individuals and families
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive own vehicle.
CFCE is a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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