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Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Licensing Supervisor

Redford, MI

Full Time

Senior Manager/Supervisor

The Licensing Supervisor directs, supervises and evaluates program staff, directly supervising the licensing team. To address the needs of children and families to address system issues and concerns regarding licensing.

Establish and maintain department systems, records and reports as well as recommend, develop and implement new approaches, policies and procedures.
Overseeing licensing renewals and rulings to ensure ongoing compliance with all agency, licensing, accreditation, contractual and legal obligations and requirements.
Acts as staff expert on adoption and foster care licensing/certification rules, re-licensing, complaints and adverse rulings.
In collaboration with the adoption department, maintain oversight and responsibility for recruitment, orientation and training of foster care and adoption parents.
Looking for a leader who is eager to continue to grow their skill set in an established, professional team.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Master of Social Work (MSW) or related human service field, such as counseling or psychology, with experience in licensing
Five (5) years’ experience as a supervisor in a social services agency
Child Welfare Training Institute Supervisory training required in Foster care and Adoption Licensing Certification and Complaint Training. (preferred).

MCHS offers a generous compensation package which includes medical and dental benefits, generous PTO plan, 401k with match and more. Opportunities for growth, wonderful team culture, Diversity, DIRE (Diversity, Inclusion, Race Equity) committee, and more!

MCHS is an equal opportunity employer where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics as established by law. This policy extends to all policies and procedures related to the recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. updated 5/2024

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