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MyFlorida LICENSING SPECIALIST - FOSTER CARE OPS - 60934054 in TALLAHASSEE, Florida

LICENSING SPECIALIST - FOSTER CARE OPS - 60934054

Date: Jun 26, 2024

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 BONIFAY, FL, US, 32425 CHIPLEY, FL, US, 32428 MARIANNA, FL, US, 32446 PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32401

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Requisition No: 831272

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: LICENSING SPECIALIST - FOSTER CARE OPS - 60934054

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 60934054

Salary: $40,255.81-$143,911.50

Posting Closing Date: 07/09/2024

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LICENSING SPECIALIST - FOSTER CARE OPS - 60934054

Department of Children and Families

C2/C14 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:Tallahassee

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