Basic Function:        

Under the direction of the Vice President of Program Operations, the Licensing Supervisor is responsible for providing leading and oversight strengths-based, client-centered, relationship-driven services and interventions to foster families who are caring for children in the Foster Care Program with Volunteers of America of Illinois.  This position is exempt.

Position Responsibilities:

Responsible for programmatic coaching and day to day guidance to Licensing/Foster Parent Support Coordinator. Conducts regular conferences with assigned worker(s) to guide and evaluate licensing activities

• Reviews and approves all licensing activities including issuing licenses, license renewals, licensing investigations, etc.
• Coordinates and oversees all licensing recruitment activities and ensures that the foster care program is actively recruiting and retaining foster homes to meet the needs of the department
• Provides high quality training is available to foster parents on a monthly basis; will host both group and individual training opportunities for foster parents.
• Suggests policies and changes in current program that will increase the effectiveness of the program
• Coordinating Intake and Placement of all new foster care clients in conjunction with the foster care supervisor. May assist with facilitating the processing of initial clothing and equipment vouchers, etc.
• Responsible for ensuring the Licensing Programmatic metrics are being achieved; including the DCFS dashboard target of 70% of relative homes being licensed within 90 days of placement.
• Serves as a part of the Foster Care Leadership team; assists with general program development activities, which may include research, communicating with collaterals, attending internally and in the community, etc.
• Delivers services with sensitivity to clients’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics
• Upholds the mission and values of VOA of IL at all times

Qualifications:

 Position requires a master’s degree and at least 3 years of direct social service experience.  Direct social service experience must include foster care and licensing work; child welfare license is required. Position also requires strong writing skills, excellent communication skills, a proven ability to work well independently, excellent time and project management skills and very strong computer skills.