[Hiring] Residential Licensing Specialist @State of Florida

Role Description

This career service regional position has responsibility for reviewing all residential licensing applications received and processing of applications within required timeframes as well as issuance of approved licenses and denial of licensing applications per guidelines.

The Work You Will Do:

• Receives new licensing application and reviews for completeness.
• Completes review of the application and approves or denies the application within 90 days of receipt of a complete application, including issuance of the license.
• Notifies deficiencies noted in the applicant’s documentation or observance during the site visit in writing.
• Completes the Central Abuse Hotline Records Search (CAHRS) form for each licensing application received to ensure the licensee or applicant does not have verified findings of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
• Ensures that the licensee or applicant has provided documentation to verify that they have checked the FDLE sex offender/predator database.
• Verifies that all employees of the applicant/licensee have been notified of all registrants within the one-mile radius and have signed and dated the FDLE printout.
• If the home is applying to serve individuals with mobility issues, verifies that the home meets the accessibility needs of the current residents during the site visit.
• Ensures that all personnel records are reviewed prior to initial licensure and annually as part of the license renewal process using the Personnel Record Checklist.
• Creates and updates all licensing information in APD systems including APD iConnect.
• Assists in Disaster Planning activities as assigned.
• Completes other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or its equivalent.
• Experience with monitoring or conducting quality assurance activities.
• Valid Driver’s License or other efficient means of transportation to travel to community locations to conduct monitoring and licensing visits.

Requirements

• Knowledge of licensing requirements for residential group homes.
• Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office Programs.
• Knowledge of and experience in ensuring compliance with state rules and regulations.
• Ability to travel.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave.
• For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .