Foster Care Licensing Specialist

Overview

Description

Devereux Florida provides programs and services for children and adolescents in the child welfare and foster care system. Based out of Deland, FL, this position is responsible for recruitment and initial licensure and re-licensure of foster homes, visiting foster homes, and providing training and support to foster parents.

Position Details:

Salary: Starts at $24.04 - 28.23 / hr (rate is based on education and relevant experience)

Schedule: Full-Time; community based position - works around families schedules.

Coverage Responsibility: Benefits and Rewards

• Up to 24 PTO days/year (increases with service)
• Up to 64 hours of sick time
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision; 403(b) retirement plan
• ASCEND Tuition Program: 100% tuition covered (up to $15k undergrad / $25k grad per year)
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Payactiv:
  Access your earned wages early
• Employee Assistance Program & Discounts

Education:

• Bachelor s degree in Social Services or related field (required)

Experience:

• Two years experience working with foster families (preferred)
• Prior foster home licensing experience a plus

Other Requirements:

• Certification as a Child Welfare Licensing Counselor by the Florida Certification Board OR provisional certification with completion of PRIDE training (required)
• Valid FL driver s license (required)
• Successfully pass pre-employment medical screenings including Drug Test and TB Test
• Successfully pass a Level 2 background screening with the State of Florida
• Significant amounts of walking, sitting, and standing; some lifting and/or resistance related to applying physical intervention techniques (up to 75-100 lbs or more); repetitive wrist/hand movements; normal hearing and vision

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies to reduce the risk of abuse. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse and will cooperate with authorities.

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Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations providing services and leadership in behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults and their families each year.

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

Our Culture and Expectations

At Devereux, servant leadership is embedded in our culture. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the programming we provide. You will be part of a team committed to a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and policies.

What Devereux Offers You

• Comprehensive health and welfare program for eligible full-time employees and dependents; benefits start after 30 days of employment
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, mental health services
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance
• Generous time-off, 403(b) retirement plan with matching, and optional life and accident coverage
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program
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Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE