Licensing Specialist
THE VILLAGE NETWORK
Summary
As a partner in building brighter futures for youth and their families, your role will be to assist with and facilitate the licensing processes of our foster parents that align with The Village Network's Mission, Vision & Values.
Job description
Essential Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities
- Performs duties related to recertification and halfway verifications. Assists with state audits to ensure advocate files are in compliance. Completes home studies. Completes Treatment Foster Care/Family Foster Care and adoption home study assessments.
- Recruitment, screening, and interviewing of prospective foster parents.
- Manages foster parent training hours and ensures that all agency and Village Network requirements are met.
- Maintains foster parent files. Completes all appropriate documentation, logs, and paperwork. Answers phone queries.
- Performs other duties as required, including provision of CSP services.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to use a computer; familiarity with Word, Excel, and E-Time.
- Bachelors Degree in Social Work or related field
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW) required.
- Maintains adoption assessor certification.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal and time management skills.
- Valid Ohio Driver's License and maintains a driving record that allows that individual to be insurable with the insurance company providing The Village Network with vehicle insurance.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Social Work or related field
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW) required
- Maintains adoption assessor certification
- Valid Ohio Driver's License and insurable driving record
- Ability to use a computer; familiarity with Word, Excel, and E-Time
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and time management skills
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Licensure reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Annual bonuses
- PTO buyback
Company overview
THE VILLAGE NETWORK is a mental health care organization dedicated to providing comprehensive behavioral health services to individuals and communities. As a healthcare provider specializing in mental wellness, the organization focuses on delivering accessible, quality care through various therapeutic modalities and support programs. Their services likely encompass counseling, therapy, crisis intervention, and community-based mental health support designed to address diverse psychological needs across different populations. Operating within the mental health care sector, THE VILLAGE NETWORK emphasizes holistic approaches to emotional well-being, potentially serving children, adolescents, adults, and families through individualized treatment plans. The organization's mission centers on creating supportive environments where clients can achieve mental health stability and improved quality of life. While specific operational details are limited, as a mental health care provider, THE VILLAGE NETWORK plays a crucial role in addressing the growing need for accessible psychological services and community mental health resources.