Description*Upon contract of award*
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!
The Foster Home Licensing Coordinator for La Jornada 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:
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Actively support, represent, and extend the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
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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.
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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.
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Upload, maintain and update all foster parent information and home records in Evolve Program: keeping, maintaining, organizing physical files for audits.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines, and photocopiers, as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
OTHER SKILLS
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Capacity to be flexible and responsive to minors served, foster caregivers, system partners, and internal customers.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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.
QualificationsWho 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 know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! 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.
