LICENSING SPECIALIST - FOSTER CARE OPS - 60934057 1The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website.Requisition No: 839133Agency: Children and FamiliesWorking Title: LICENSING SPECIALIST - FOSTER CARE OPS - 60934057 1Department: Department of Children and FamiliesRegion: Northeast Region VacancyThis position is responsible for professional work designed to ensure licensed out of home care services offered by and/or regulated by the Department of Children and Families are of the highest possible quality. The emphasis in the Family Safety Programs is to promote the safety, permanence, and well-being of the children we serve. The incumbent in this position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 65-C 45, 46, 15 and 16, Florida Administrative Code.DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIESConduct federal audit preparation by ensuring background screening documents for providers are submitted and dates are appropriate.Complete on-site visits, gather data, review personnel and client files, and submit the packet for licensure.Upload files to FSFN for CCA/CPA.Coordinate and schedule LPRC staffings and document the outcome.Assist new providers with paperwork and processes for CCA/CPA licensure.Accompany teams conducting site visits at at-risk CCAs and report any issues.Maintain the new licensing tracker.Provide technical assistance, consultation, and training to CBC's, licensing providers, and child placing and caring agencies.Track files sent back to CPAs for correction and follow up with the licensing agency.Track expiring licenses and send reminders to CCAs/CPAs.Manage a dedicated phone line for licensing-related questions.Track CAPs for completion.Track overcapacity waivers to ensure none expire.Monitor the 1268 report for data errors.Track open FCRs to ensure compliance with timeframes and assign to the team.Approve licenses in Binti to reduce backlog.Respond to zoning inquiry lists.Review OCA requests to ensure forms are complete.Assist with UAT system testing.Help with briefing documents as appropriate.Gather PIP information (recruitment/retention plans, etc.).Follow up with providers on rearrests to determine employment status outcomes.Assign as Intake worker to enter complaints in the system.Respond positively and timely to special assignments and perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.PREFERRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSChild welfare certification from the FCB preferred.A minimum of 2 years experience in Child Welfare preferred.A minimum of 1 year experience in foster home licensing preferred.Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), Florida Safe Family Network (FSFN), Internet.Travel throughout the NE Region is required.The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735).The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.
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