**NYAP is looking for a Foster Care Licensing Manager that will oversee our Augusta, Macon, Savannah and Tucker/Atlanta locations.** **This is a remote/hybrid position as there will be a need to travel at times to the locations.** **Working At NYAP** + NYAP's commitment to doing what is _best_ for children, youth and their families is a **core value** and one that we look for in our newest team members. + Excellent **training and continuing education and development opportunities** offered on topics such as: PCIT, NMT, TF-CBT, BFST, CSAYC, TBRI, FFT and many, many more! + **Student Loan Repayment assistance** , up to $1,200 per year! + Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family! + **22 Days Off** Each Year! + **Plus 11** Paid Holidays Per Year! + Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k) + **Summer Hours (reduced work week)** + Tuition Assistance + **Work Anniversary Trips** ! + Parental leave + **Peace leave** + **Supervision Hours (for staff working on Independent Licensure)** + Flexible Hours + Mileage Reimbursement **Position Summary** The Licensing Manager is responsible for implementing a system of quality assurance to ensure compliance with all agency foster home licensing policies and procedures. **RESPONSIBILITIES:** The Licensing Manager will perform duties including, but not limited to: + Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Programs mission, values, and philosophies. + Implement a system of quality assurance to ensure compliance with all agency foster home licensing and re-certification policies and procedures. + Ensure NYAP is meeting the mandatory state agency foster home licensure and compliance requirements. + Develop and successfully implement an ongoing foster home requirement plan in accordance with the annual operating plan and budget. + Serve as a liaison between NYAP and state and/or regulatory agencies regarding foster home licensing, re-cortication and/or accreditation. + Supervise or collaborate with the NYAP Licensing Coordinators, Treatment Coordinators and support staff regarding foster home licensing and certification procedures. + Review and update a semi-annual foster home inventory assessment checklist. + Ensure the completion of quarterly audit reviews to ensure NYAP and agency licensure and respective agency accreditation standards are met. + Represent NYAP in local and state organizations and conduct in-service training as it pertains to foster home licensing, the recertification process, and other topics as directed. + Attend statewide and regional staff meetings, staff training programs, and individual meetings as regularly scheduled with the supervisor. + Maintain regular monthly telephone contact with NYAP foster parents with no youth in placement to review current status, family situation, and continued interest in foster care. + Receive and review placement referrals, phone calls, and emails from the lead child welfare agency. + Contact NYAP foster parents to present and discuss children for possible placement and coordinate with the lead welfare agency to arrange interviews and transitions. + Facilitate placement by ensuring that all necessary forms have been completed and arrangements have been made for school, transportation, and/or day care. + Complete intake paperwork such as modification and placement change forms. + Receive requests and coordinate respite episodes for current foster parents. + Maintain bed availability logs and communicate with the lead child welfare agency. + Attend shelter staffing’s to review all child in need of placement. + Review and sign licensing home studies. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** + Bachelor's Degree in Social Services or other related human service field + **SAFE Supervisor certification preferred.** + **National Training and Development (NTDC) certified.** + 5 years’ experience in the area of youth services, with direct experience in child welfare and foster care licensing. + Knowledgeable of foster care rules and the services provided by the National Youth Advocate Program. + Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record **.** + **100,000/300,000 Bodily Injury required for car insurance.** + Excellent written and verbal communication skills + Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs. If this describes YOU, please apply today! www.nyap.org/employment NYAP also requires all of our employees, regardless of your title/position, to hold and maintain automobile liability insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000. Please contact our HR department with questions, 614-487-3888 or hr@nyap.org The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds. _Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy._ NYAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. **Who we are** **Who We Are:** **We have been serving communities and clients since 1978. We continue to expand and develop new and innovative programs for our communities and families. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four different areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.** **If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!** **We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and we are dedicated, as your employer to provide you with support to do just that. We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth and families.** An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.