Extreme Family Finder

EXTREME FAMILY FINDER 

Job Category: Family Permanency Programs 

Job Status: Full-time 

Reports to: Recruitment Programs Manager or Director (depending on location) 

About FosterAdopt Connect:      

FosterAdopt Connect (FAC) works with children, youth, and families as they navigate the complexities of the child welfare system. With the help of innovative leadership, we are a dedicated, professional staff with a history of over 20 years of experience working in the Kansas and Missouri foster care systems. Be part of a progressive, diverse and inclusive organization that connects children with families that provide a safe, stable environment for foster and adoptive children. Join us in changing the lives of foster children, one child and one family at a time.      

Job Summary: The Extreme Family Finder assists in helping locate family and resources for foster children. 

Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Carry out recruitment strategies and meet outcome requirements. 

• Follow requirements and policies of agency, contracts, state regulations and COA standards. 

• Complete home studies in a timely manner, not exceeding deadlines.  

• Ensure all biweekly statistics are completed by scheduled supervision every two (2) weeks.  

• Maintain strong, open communication with direct supervisor regarding services delivered, concerns or questions. 

• Maintain up-to-date documentation of client contact and progress in OneNote and internal database program, SAM. All documentation should occur within two (2) days of family contact.  

• Maintain frequent contact with case managers of children placed in resource provider homes to ensure quality of services and resolve issues/concerns timely as they arise.  

• Case record review: mine the file for names, phone numbers, and sometimes, social security numbers of kin/relatives.  

• Assessment: ensure that an initial assessment of adoption readiness is conducted and updated as the case progresses.  

• Adoption preparation (weekly): review the youth’s current placement, mental health needs, physical health needs, adult relationships, peer relationships, and educational needs.  

• Network building (weekly): attend meetings with direct supervisor, case manager, case manager supervisor, CASA, GAL, DJO, residential staff, etc.  

• Participate as an active team member with all agency departments (i.e. attend and participate in all scheduled internal meetings as assigned, and professional development trainings). 

• Travel required to conduct home visits and attend meetings within counties served, with or without accommodation. 

Qualifications & Preferred Skills 

• Bachelor’s Degree (master's degree preferred) in social work (preferred) or in related human services field. 

• Previous experience working with at-risk populations required.   

• Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and proposing new ways of creating efficiencies. 

• Outstanding organizational and planning skills.  

• Solid commitment to the principles of support and advocacy for foster and adoptive families. 

• Collaborate and advocate for positive outcomes, using excellent interpersonal skills in multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic professional teams.  

• Strong verbal communication skills and demonstrated capacity to write clearly and persuasively.  

• Demonstrated leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills. Must quickly establish rapport and build trust.  

• Flexible and a self-starter; able to multi-task while also being highly detail-oriented while meeting all deadlines.  

• Work as a necessary part of a team effort with colleagues of all demographics.  

• Model ethical and professional behavior at all times. 

• Experience working with marginalized communities with a nuanced understanding of systemic oppressions. 

• Flexibility and adaptability, able to shift styles to fit the needs of a wide range of cultures, people, and organizations.  

• Flexible in work hours including some evening and weekend appointments.  

Compensation & Benefits  

• Compensation commensurate with experience. 

• Comprehensive benefits package including: 

• Medical and dental insurance with 80% of monthly premiums covered for employee and dependents. 

• Vision insurance with 100% of monthly premiums covered for employee and dependents. 

• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with generous employer contribution. 

• Life insurance and long-term disability provided at no cost to employee.  

• Voluntary life and short-term disability options available. 

• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% employer match. 

• Flexible Spending Account with medical expense and dependent care options. 

• Employee Assistance Program, with 8 annual visits 100% covered. 

• Generous paid time off and holidays. 

FosterAdopt Connect does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its programs or services. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and members. 

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