About this opportunity
Spectrum Human Services, Inc. lists this Licensing Specialist - Foster Care opportunity in flint, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Licensing SpecialistOur vision is for Spectrum Child & Family Services to be the leader in the community known for exemplary programming that protects, advocates, treats and educates the consumers we serve & excellence in training, mentoring & development of the individuals we employ.If you have a passion for working with individuals that want to provide a loving home for children that have experienced abuse and neglect, Spectrum Child and Family Services' Licensing Specialist position is for you. Working with individuals that will open their homes to children that have experienced trauma is an exceptional skill and SCFS provides you the opportunity to share your unique strengths with families while providing you the opportunity to grow in your own professional development.General Statement Of Responsibilities:The Licensing Specialist recruits, licenses, supervises and trains foster family homes for youth needing out-of-home placement; works a non-traditional, flexible work week including evenings and weekends when necessary, transports foster children using own vehicle when necessary, responds to family crisis in efforts of maintaining family member's safety and reinstating family stability, coordinates the provision of collateral services as required by the State of Michigan laws, Division of Child Welfare Licensing (DCWL) requirements and applicable Service Standards.Qualifications:Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in human services disciplinary area.Experience: One-year experience working with families and assessment skills preferred.Child Welfare Training Institute completion highly desired.Knowledge: strength-based family work, solution focused treatment, wraparound process, child development, Child Welfare laws, foster care policies/process and proceduresTransportation: Reliable and ongoing as required to make home visits and provide transportation to youth and families, valid un-restricted driver's license, good driving record, proof of automobile insurance.We offer the following great benefits:BCBS MedicalDentalVisionFlexible Spending Account403(b) with employer matchPaid time offMileage reimbursement
Worksite address
flint, MI, 48550, US
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