Foster Care Licensing Coordinator

National Youth Advocate Program
Columbus, OH
**Foster Care Licensing Coordinator (contract position)** **Location: Columbus, OH (Central Region)** **Compensation starting at $25.00 per hour** **Hours - Flexible to include evenings/weekends if necessary** **Position Summary** Licensing Coordinators with National Youth Advocate Program are responsible for maintaining annual re-certifications and retaining quality foster homes and ensuring licensed homes meet or exceed community and organizational needs. Under the general supervision of the Licensing Supervisor, you will work closely with foster parents, and community partners, providing advocacy and support toward the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in the community. **Responsibilities** + Actively supports, represents, and extends the mission, vision, and values of the organization. + Develop and implement recruitment strategies that generate the quantity and quality of inquiries for viable licensed foster homes. + Support the development of potential foster parents in understanding the needs of the youth entering foster care, the expectation of mentoring primary families and the goal of reunification of youth with the primary family. + Work with current, former, and prospective foster parents to retain families. + Complete face-to-face meetings with each foster family to maintain licensure. + Meet with foster parents to remove barriers in the licensing process. + Complete a comprehensive home study for family and submit for approval. + Maintain and update all foster home records in appropriate systems. + Provide ongoing training and support to licensed foster homes. + Complete annual evaluations and recertification of all licensed foster homes. + Prepare adoption finalization paperwork. + Travels daily, to provide community based services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements. **Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution. + Active and valid professional licensure; LSW preferred. + 1 year of work experience working in direct service with youth and families, required. + Assessor certifications preferred, willingness to obtain required. + A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in the service of foster caregivers, families of origin, and persons served. + Capacity to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds. + Excellent time management and relationship-building skills. + 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. **Driving and Vehicle Requirements** + Valid driver's license + Reliable personal transportation + Good driving record + Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability If this describes YOU, please apply today! An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. **Who we are** **Who 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.** An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
Posted 2025-11-14

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