Licensed Specialist - Foster Care Homes

BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The Licensing Specialist guides families through all aspects of the licensing process including PS-MAPP, DT training, licensing, and informal care.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Engages and assesses prospective resource (kin, relative, foster, and adoptive) families for placement of children.
• Conducts and documents assessments and licensing requirements per DCF and KDHE guidelines for resource (kin, relative, foster, and adoptive) families.
• Coordinates PS-MAPP and Deciding Together preparation for prospective resource families.
• Completes annual reassessment and licensing requirements for resource families.
• Provides training regarding resource (kinship, foster and adoptive) care as needed.
• Assures that conferences and related activities are conducted within standards.
• Timely and efficient navigation of licensing process with family during initial licensing phase
• Coordinates licensing process with recruiter, FCH worker and FCH supervisor
• Completion of comprehensive assessment and recommendations of family’s abilities to meet the needs of children in care.
• Develop partnerships with KDHE surveyors and SFM Project & Compliance coordinator in making determinations and achieving resolutions regarding licensing issues.
• Coordinate PS-MAPP and DT trainings in accordance with recruiter, FCH worker, FCH supervisor and FCH Compliance Technician
• Ensure all needed facets are in place for successful PS-MAPP class including but not limited to instructors, venue, all required paperwork, etc.
• Timely follow up with PS-MAPP participants to guide them through the licensing process.
• Prompt completion and submission of all required PS-MAPP documents to Children’s Alliance via FCH Compliance Technician
• Immediate initiation of process with informal care referrals received from FCR.
• Encourage family and maintain compliance throughout the informal care referrals received from FCR.
• Work in tandem with FCH worker as family goes through the informal care process until KDHE issues full license.
• Completes and distributes written documentation accurately and timely.
• Liaison with DCF, the courts, community resources, and families
• Provides case management services according to compliance guidelines.
• Participates in team meetings.
• Implements SFM policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent SFM Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), rules, personnel policies, and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state, and local rules, statutes, regulations, and contractual terms.
• Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures.
• Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.
• Ensures clients’ rights are protected.

Provides child welfare, foster care, and mental health services.