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LICENSING SPECIALIST - FOSTER CARE OPS - 60934055

Date: Jun 26, 2024

Location:

PENSACOLA, FL, US, 32502

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Requisition No: 831270

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: LICENSING SPECIALIST - FOSTER CARE OPS - 60934055

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 60934055

Salary: $40,255.81-$143,911.50

Posting Closing Date: 07/09/2024

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LICENSING SPECIALIST - FOSTER CARE OPS - 60934055

Department of Children and Families

Pensacola Vacancy

Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conduct federal audit preparation by ensuring background screening documents for providers are submitted and dates are appropriate.

  • Complete licensing attestation reviews

  • Upload files to FSFN for CCA/CPA

  • Coordinate, schedule LPRC staffings and document the outcome on the form and in FSFN

  • Assist new providers with getting the paperwork and processes completed for CCA/CPA licensure

  • Accompany our other teams conducting site visits at the at-risk CCAs and report back any issues

  • Maintain the new licensing tracker

  • Track all files that have been sent back to CPAs for correction and follow up with the licensing agency to ensure timely responses are received

  • Track issues that are pending a response from legal

  • Track all expiring licenses and send reminders to the CCAs/CPAs

  • Be in charge a dedicated phone line for licensing related questions from providers and community

  • 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 team. Check receiving unit and assign FCR to CBC or DCF.

  • Approve licenses in Binti to reduce backlog upon confirmation from the licensing specialist that it is approved in FSFN.

  • Response to zoning inquiry lists

  • Response to media and legislative requests, accordingly

  • Any onboarding activities for those coming or going from the team.

  • Finger print exemption review to ensure all document was provided and uploading final documentation to workforce management BGS system after approved by manager

  • OCA requests- review forms to ensure it is filled out completely and ensure supporting documentation was submitted

  • UAT system testing

  • Assist with briefing documents as appropriate

  • Assist with gathering PIP information (recruitment/retention plans, etc.)

  • Rearrests: Follow up with provider to determine outcome of individuals employment status

  • LSS: assign as Intake worker to enter complaints in the system and assign to the licensing specialist

  • Responds positively and timely to special assignments and performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelors degree preferred

  • Child 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 to include, but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), Florida Safe Family Network (FSFN), Internet

  • Ability to travel throughout Region preferred

    Preferences:

  • Bachelor’s degree in social services related area of study. Related areas of study include, but are not limited to: Human Services, Education, Human Sciences, Law, Behavioral Sciences, Human Development, Psychology, Social Policy, Sociology, Public Administration, Education, Community Development, Health Science, Political Science .

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). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.

Nearest Major Market:Pensacola

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