Level I Licensing Counselor - North FL (68208)
Family Support Services·Jacksonville, Florida
Family Support Services·Jacksonville, Florida
Responsible for the re-licensing and ongoing support of level 1 foster homes to ensure compliance with State standards. Acts as a liaison to community agencies and provides direct support and documentation for foster parents.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Successful completion of training provided by DCF for Licensing and Family Service Counselors. Prior experience with at risk children preferred. Valid driver’s license and must be insurable under the agency’s automobile insurance policy. Current certification in First Aid and CPR is recommended. Florida child welfare case management certification is required for this position – active certification or ability to meet criteria for certification. Licensing certification preferred. Schedule & Hours Between the hours of 8:30am-5pm Monday through Friday Hybrid schedule post training as schedule permits Once the offered candidate accepts, they must complete the following: a Level II Background screening (Live Scan) in which your fingerprints will be used to conduct the screening. Please see the link with further details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com Clear a local background check from the County in which you reside – you need to go to a local police station or sheriff’s office and request a background check. Clear a substance abuse screen. Provide copies of all degrees prior to your first day of employment. Clear a Motor Vehicles Record check and must be insurable under the company’s automobile policy. Provide copy of driver’s license. Provide copy of automobile insurance if deemed to be a driving risk. Positive references. Clear an E-Verify check to substantiate that the successful candidate meets the Department of Homeland Security authorization requirements to work in the United States (for more information visit www.dhs.gov/e-verify). QualificationsFSS provides equal employment and advancement opportunity for all individuals without discrimination because of race, creed, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, disability, military status, marital status, or the other protected categories as defined by the EEOC and takes affirmative action in the implementation of this policy. If accommodation is needed in order to participate in the application process, please contact the Human Resources department at FSSHRDepartment@fssnf.org for our Duval and Nassau counties.
Requires a Bachelor's degree and Florida child welfare case management certification. Candidates must pass a Level II background screening and possess a valid driver's license.
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