Licensing and Accreditation Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

We are a social enterprise that is actively changing the face of child welfare and are constantly searching for talented, purpose-driven professionals to join our community. We are a group of happy warriors, courageous mutants, and passionate pragmatists. Come join our island of misfit toys!

Necco has an opportunity for a career as a Licensing and Accreditation Administrator . This role provides vital assistance to the organization by supporting all service-line contracts, licenses, and accreditation activities across company functions and service lines. The Licensing and Accreditation Administrator ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, supports expansion initiatives, and collaborates with operational and safety teams to guarantee all documentation and renewals are completed accurately and on time.

You should be accurately described as:

A happy warrior who thrives on leading from the front with strategic thinking. A solid communicator in search of decisions that deliver real results. A problem-solver, financial steward, and one who excels at collaboration. Ridiculously passionate about the company’s success, growth, and program quality.

Accreditation

• Complete annual maintenance reports and re-accreditation steps during renewal periods
• Obtain and maintain accreditations for all services and programs
• Ensure Necco policies and procedures reflect accrediting body standards
• Report necessary incidents or updates to the Council on Accreditation (COA)

Licensing

• Manage and maintain all company licenses and certifications across programs and services
• Complete documentation for renewals, and coordinate communication with Operations and Safety Teams regarding changes
• Provide guidance on certificate display, maintenance, and storage
• Review and implement regulatory updates following license reviews

Contracts

• Support the review and execution of all company service/program-oriented contracts
• Ensure regulatory updates are identified and implemented promptly
• Collaborate with Operations and Safety Teams to ensure new or revised service/program-oriented contracts align with program and service standards

Expansion

• Research requirements for new services, programs, and office expansions
• Take a project management role to coordinate tasks, licensing, and policies related to new locations or programs
• Collaborate with Operations, Safety, and other internal teams to ensure readiness and compliance prior to launch

Boards

• Schedule and facilitate quarterly Board of Directors meetings
• Collect and prepare quarterly reports and policy updates for review
• Maintain up-to-date board member records and official meeting minutes

Quality, Safety, and Risk Management

• Ensure timely completion of documentation related to licenses, accreditations, and certifications renewals
• Communicate updates and regulatory changes to key stakeholders
• Lead implementation meetings to ensure compliance and understanding of new regulations
• Report any instance of non-compliance, suspected abuse, fraud, or reportable offense as outlined by internal policies

Technical and Administrative Capacity

• Utilize technology for the secure storage and tracking of licenses and certifications
• Provide technical assistance and compliance guidance to internal teams and contracted providers
• Employ strong project management and documentation practices to ensure consistent execution of processes

Corporate Citizen

• Practice Ruthless Pragmatism
• Engage in peer-to-peer feedback
• Know and Live the Necco Corporate Culture Principles
• Embody the 3 essential virtues of Humble, Hungry and Smart
• Drive your Individual Performance Scorecard
• Adhere to and contribute to the Necco meeting structure
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations

Position Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred in Human Services or related field
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in administrative or human services field
• Strong knowledge of accreditation, licensing, and regulatory compliance
• Familiarity with Foster Care, Independent Living, Behavioral Health, and Medicaid-billable services
• Valid driver’s license
• State minimum auto insurance coverage
• Training and travel willingness
• Outstanding customer service
• Organizational communication skills
• Must be self-directed
• Successful completion of all required criminal background checks
• Must possess the skills to navigate and execute software programs (i.e Microsoft Office, Database, Electronic Health Record, Dashboard)

At Necco, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable work environment. We embrace individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that a diverse team fosters innovation and creativity, and we actively seek candidates from all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages to join our organization. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement to all qualified individuals, and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.