Position Title: Foster Home Licensing Contractor

Schedule: Hybrid position with a flexible schedule of approximately 10–20 hours per week. Must be available to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends.

Compensation: $40.00 per hour

Position Summary

The Foster Care Licensing Contractor works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the families being served by the National Youth Advocate Program by working closely with the youth and family to provide advocacy and support towards targeted goals.

**Candidate must hold an active SAFE certification in the state of Wisconsin and reside within approximately 30 minutes of Kenosha, Wisconsin. **

Responsibilities

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Programs Mission, Values and Philosophies.
• Interview prospective foster parents and complete SAFE Home Study assessments.
• Maintain confidentiality of client's and agency information.
• Maintain professional boundaries, conduct and confidentiality and other governmental laws and regulations, agency policy and licensure ethics.
• Able to effectively meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Contractor responsibilities vary and are outlined in a signed agreement between the independent contractor and NYAP.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or similar field from an accredited college or university.
• SAFE Home Study certification required in the state of Wisconsin.
• 2 years of work experience working in direct service with youth and families strongly preferred.
• Knowledgeable of foster care rules and the services provided by the National Youth Advocate Program.

Must meet one of the following Wisconsin social service staff qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in Social Work; or one year of graduate work in an accredited graduate school of social work (or equivalent) and at least two years of supervised experience in family or child welfare; or college graduation and at least three years of supervised experience in family and child welfare, including 12 graduate credits in social work and approved in-service training.
• College graduates who do not meet the above qualifications may also be considered if they possess a minimum of 15 credit hours in the social sciences and complete an approved in-service training program within two years, in accordance with Wisconsin regulations.

Other Skills

• 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, smart phones 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!

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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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four 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 NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! 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.