Licensing Specialist jobs in Hamden, CT

Summary:

The Foster Family Licensing Specialist is responsible for coordinating all initial licensing and re-licensing activities for foster families in the CRIS Program. This includes supporting families in the completion of their application material, ensuring that all licensing documentation is collected in a timely manner and maintained appropriately in the foster family record, completing background checks for prospective and existing foster families, and the timely submission of application material to the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF). The licensing specialist will act as the liaison and primary contact with DCF regarding all licensing matters related to the foster parents in the CRIS Program.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist prospective and existing foster families in the completion of their application material, ensuring that all necessary forms and documents associated with initial licensing and license reapprovals are completed and submitted by the foster family in a timely manner in accordance with CCP and DCF procedures.
• Prepares foster family applications for submission to DCF.
• Acts as liaison to DCF regarding all licensing matters.
• Submits all background checks.
• Consults with families to address areas of concern impacting licensure.
• Maintain all licensing documentation in the foster family record.

Competencies:

· Strong ability to build rapport and develop meaningful working relationships with foster families and DCF

· Engaging

· Self-motivated

· Excellent organizational and time management skills

· Excellent group facilitator

· Excellent interpersonal skills, including an ability to get along with people of diverse backgrounds

· Culturally competent

Required Education and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in a human service field

· Bilingual

Preferred Education and Experience:

· Experience working in the child welfare system, particularly in the recruitment, training, or licensing of foster parents.

· Experience working with immigrant or refugee population.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person