SaintA Hiring For Treatment Foster Care Licensing Specialist at Milwaukee, WI  Full Time

SaintA’s mission is to facilitate equity, learning, healing and wellness by restoring the connections that help children and families thrive.

Job Purpose:
The Treatment Foster Care Licensing Specialist contributes to the mission and vision of the Agency by assessing applicants for foster care licensure to ensure safe placement of TFC clients. 

Duties:

• Completes initial assessment of potential foster families. Primarily level 3-5 homes, utilizing a structured home study tool and process.

• Effectively interprets, applies and enforces requirements of DCF Administrative Code 12, 54 and 56; Wisconsin State Statute Chapter 48; Indian Child Welfare Act, COA standards and Agency policies and accreditation standards

• Documents/tracks all licensing decisions and reporting data on a regular basis for required contract reporting and strategic planning

• Conducts a thorough first interview within 5 business days of assignment and maintains weekly contact with applicant during the assessment and licensing process.

• Performs regular licensing visits based on DCF 56 level of care requirements to ensure compliance with all applicable licensing standards, quality care and to assess the needs of the child and foster family

• Regularly collaborates with recruitment and resource staff and leadership to share experiences and perceived trends and data related to the changing needs of children in out-of-home care that will provide direction for recruitment activities.

• Seeks information from other team members regarding foster parent performance as it relates to participation in pre-service and on-going training and support applicant through this process

• Provides HLOC Placement Liaison, TFC Specialists, Supervisors and other Treatment Foster Care staff with information and clinical assessments of newly licensed foster parents.

• Participates in program activities including foster parent support groups, appreciation events, and training as is required by Supervisor or other management staff.

• Assists in the re-licensing process as needed

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work or related degree preferred, Bachelor’s degree required.

• Certification by the State of Wisconsin.

• Experience assessing families or individuals.

• Experience in social services/foster care preferred.

• Strong organization and writing skills required.

Position Details:

• Full-Time

• Flexible schedule to include irregular hours

• Must have own transportation, meet Agency auto insurance requirements, a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

• Reports directly to Treatment Foster Care Supervisor

Organizational Information:
SaintA is a Wisconsin provider of family-centered care and educational services. As a 2021 Top Workplace of Southeastern Wisconsin and national leader of Trauma Informed Care, a philosophy and practice that acknowledges the profound effects of trauma on the developing brain, we are passionate about delivering quality, evidence-informed care to help children and families overcome trauma and thrive.  

SaintA provides a rich continuum of services, including:

• Child Welfare and Foster Care

• Support for youth who have aged out of care

• Care Coordination and Wraparound services

• Mental health therapy and supports such as The Clinic @ SaintA, Family Preservation, Caregiver Support, Integrated Community Treatment

• Professional education and clinical consultation (for organizations, schools, and individual/family)

Interested parties please submit a cover letter and resume online.

We are committed to enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion and strongly encourage minority candidates to apply. For more information, visit our website www.sainta.org. 

*To protect the health and well-being of our employees, clients and community members we come in contact with on a daily basis, SaintA has decided to mandate the COVID vaccine for all employees or be approved with a qualified exemption. Please note that job candidates must be partially vaccinated within thirty (30) days of hire, and fully vaccinated within sixty (60) days of hire or approved for an exemption.*

SaintA is an equal opportunity employer.