November 17, 2024

Better Living â€“ Foster Care & Family Services

Columbus

FULL TIME

Foster Care Licensing Specialist

Are you searching for a company that prides itself on providing employees with a positive work environment, career advancement opportunities, and loyalty? If so, Better Living is the place for you! Better Living strives to be the best for our employees and our employees strive to be the best for the clients that we are serving. Better Living helps give hope and guidance to children and families within the foster care system throughout Nebraska.
Better Living provides a competitive compensation and a benefit package, including the employer paid benefits listed below, creating an actual hourly rate of $29.45. Added possible benefits of incentive bonuses, employee referral bonuses, and $2,000 hiring bonus.
Employer Paid Benefits:

Health Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Student loan Repayment Program - progressive with years of service starting at $600 annually
CEU Training
Retirement Contribution
401K Matching
Vacation
Sick Leave
Holidays
Hiring Bonus
Phone Stipend

Non-Employer Paid Benefits

Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401K
Parental Leave

The Foster Care Licensing Specialist position provides direction, leadership and day-to-day management of educational and departmental activities to Foster Parents. This position is responsible for the coordination and organization of the Agency Supported Foster Care program(s). The Foster Care Licensing Specialist also supports Foster Parents well-being by providing resources, education/training, on-call support and face-to-face visits with both the foster parents and foster children. The Foster Care Licensing Specialist is expected to work in a collaborative manner with other company employees, as well as Case Workers, and other professionals using a team approach to provide quality services for foster parents and foster children at all times. The Foster Care Specialist will not practice or deliver services beyond the scope of their abilities or requirements. The Foster Care Licensing Specialist is responsible for record keeping in compliance with company policies and procedures and as required by NDHHS and future accrediting agency. The Foster Care Licensing Specialist is responsible for completing home studies and upkeep of home study documents.
Education/Certification Requirements:

Minimum of a bachelor's degree in education/training, social work, criminal justice, human services or a related field.

Experience Requirements:

Previous experience in social work, human services or a related field preferred.

Skills/Qualifications including but not limited to:

Excellent listening and verbal communication (including de-escalation and redirection in times of conflict)
Teamwork
Demonstrates understanding and empathy for others
Current and valid Driver's License with no more than 3 points assessed
Current auto insurance that meets the minimum automobile liability and medical coverage required by Nebraska law
Excellent training skills using adult learning concepts
Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds
Ability to work independently
Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities in a professional and timely manner
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and some holidays
Excellent problem-solving and stress management skills
Strong attention to detail and organization
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Basic computer literacy skills, including Power Point, portal, spreadsheets, etc.
Strong organizational skills
Conflict resolution skills
Legal compliance
Building relationships / rapport
Ability and desire to work as a team member

Work Location: Columbus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.25 - $24.00/hour
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