Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition · 4 hours ago
Adoption Specialist (Extreme Recruiter)
St. Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelFoster & Adoptive Care Coalition is dedicated to supporting children in need of permanent homes, and they are seeking an Adoption Specialist. The Extreme Recruiter will lead adoption recruitment activities for hard-to-place children, ensuring supportive adult systems and permanent resources for youth in the child welfare system.
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Responsibilities
Assist the case manager and court officials with meeting the Fostering Connections to Success Act, applicable Missouri statutes, and Missouri Children’s Division policy in regard to relative/kin notification and placement
Participate in court hearings, external and internal team and agency meetings, and/or individual or group professional consultations. Majority of these meetings should be attended in person. Schedule, facilitate and participate in meetings with youths’ teams including: ER supervisor, case manager, case manager’s supervisor, GAL, DJO, therapist, placement provider, etc
Complete thorough and professional documentation (i.e. intake forms, progress activity notes, progress maintenance plans, assessments, profiles and closing summaries.)
Complete internal referrals to agency services such Family Works, Little Wishes, training opportunities, and support groups, etc. Complete external referrals to community resources and services such as therapy, evalautions, trainings, etc
Request, review, and analyze relevant documentation such as psychological evaluations, IEP documents, therapy reports, birth records, etc
Assist in preparing the family for licensure by explaining the licensing process and assisting with home licensing requirements
Visits with the child and family in-home or in the community to address concerns that relate to placement stability and provide support to foster/adoptive parents
Case Record Review: Mine the child’s Children’s Division, contracted case management, and court files for names, dates of birth, addresses, phone numbers, and other relevant identifying information of kin/relatives. Complete Trauma and loss history from this information
Receives and responds to training, coaching, supervision, and feedback; works well in team setting
Ensure an initial assessment of adoption readiness is conducted initially and updated as the case progresses, which will include weekly review of the youth’s current placement, mental health needs, physical health needs, adult relationships, peer relationships, and educational needs
Assist in conducting a diligent search to identify a minimum at least 40 family members; with which to connect the youth with safe, appropriate kin while exploring with family members a permanency plan that includes a formalized natural supports network
Ensure that all child-specific, targeted, and general recruitment strategies are conducted per the program manual
Understanding of, or ability to learn Genopro
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field
Demonstrated experience working with interdisciplinary teams utilizing innovative strategies to overcome obstacles
Direct professional experience in child welfare with knowledge of foster care and adoption in the St. Louis area is strongly preferred
Ability to work outside of a 'business as usual' model by being an outside of the box problem solver
Excellent written and verbal communication
Strong organization skills and superior time management
Professional maturity to work independently, while also engaging with peers and supervisory staff
Superior advocacy skills
Experience in team persuasion and facilitation, including conflict resolution and negotiation
Adaptation and flexibility
Ability and comfort to interact effectively with individuals regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, and socioeconomic status
Navigate various software packages to obtain, collect, and track program outcome data in a timely manner as required by the funder and/or the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition
Car and valid driver's license and insurance required
This position requires an understanding of diversity (ethnic, religious, socio-economic, etc.) as well as sensitivity to the situations of the children and families the organization serves
This position requires respect for the confidentiality of the children and families the organization serves
This position requires passing background checks (references, Family Care Safety Registry, fingerprinting, Form 1-9, etc.)
This position requires a clean criminal history
Must fulfill the responsibility as a mandated reporter in the State of Missouri
Behaves with integrity, demonstrates high ethical standards, and displays a positive image of the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition
Demonstrates accountability for results and keeps commitments to others
Preferred
Direct professional experience in child welfare with knowledge of foster care and adoption in the St. Louis area is strongly preferred
Benefits
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Company
Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition
Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition is a community organization that recruits, supports foster, and adoptive families.
Founded in 1989
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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