Archdiocese of St. Louis · 16 hours ago
Family Development Specialist- PRN
Good Shepherd Children and Family Services
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelArchdiocese of St. Louis is dedicated to providing high-quality foster care and support services. The Family Development Specialist focuses on assessing and supporting resource families to ensure safe and nurturing environments for children in the foster care system.
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Responsibilities
Interview and evaluate potential foster, adoptive or respite parent applicants during an initial home visit
Enroll families in pre-service or in-services training classes according to their needs
Complete home assessments on all applicants who complete the MO CARES training and provide recommendations as to applicants’ ability to meet licensing standards and meet the following competencies:
Understanding Trauma and Trauma Informed Parenting
Supporting Families and Maintaining Children’s Connections
Understanding the Child Welfare System; and the Social, Emotional, and Physical Impact on Children and Families
Understanding the Importance of Cultural Identity in Foster Care and Adoption
Understanding the Impact of Mental Health and Substance Abuse on Children
Complete SAFE foster home studies, unless otherwise indicated, at the request of the agency if mutually agreeable
Complete relative home studies within 90 days from date of assignment and foster home studies within 120 days from date of assignment
Complete a minimum of 3 home visits for all home studies with at least one in-person visit
Provide all necessary information for the agency to send out all necessary references (personal, adult children, educational, and employer)
Complete all necessary background checks including fingerprinting, FCSR, CA/N, case net, sex offender registry, and driving record unless supervisor agrees to run checks upon special request
Maintain a complete record of all documents, case narrative, and communication for the family
Counsel out families that are unable to meet licensing standards or meet the competencies prior to full licensure after all attempts to rectify the situation have been exhausted
Provide coaching and corrective action plans with families to address any identified needs or deficits
Provide support to resource families throughout the licensure process in coordination with case managers
Act as a liaison for foster and adoptive parents with the placing agency
Provide placement stability services as needed to resource families
Maintain case records according to agency, Children Division, licensing and COA standards which includes documentation of all client related activities on the child or family as required by CD and COA
Ensure timely data entry in the agency’s foster parent portal (BINTI)
Utilize a personal cell phone for work purposes
Submit to a minimum of once a month supervision with the assigned supervisor
Submit time sheets and mileage reimbursement requests to supervisor for approval in a timely manner. Worker must use Coupa for mileage reimbursement
Comply with all confidentiality and security standards imposed by HIPAA, COA, and other external bodies as well as those specified in internal organizational policies
Respond to all emails and voice messages promptly and courteously
The majority of this job is performed in the community and staff must be 21years of age, possess a valid driver’s license, reliable access to an automobile and valid automobile insurance is required
Qualification
Required
A High School Diploma or GED is required
Develop rapport and work effectively with families of diverse backgrounds
Maintain professional relationships and communicate effectively with CD staff, court representatives, resource families and service providers
Ability to confront issues with clients in a professional manner
Demonstrate an ability to support and advocate for families throughout the entire licensing process
Ability to work in partnership with other team members, agency staff and clients
Staff must be 21 years of age
Possess a valid driver's license
Reliable access to an automobile
Valid automobile insurance is required
Company
Archdiocese of St. Louis
Archdiocese of St. Louis is a catholic religious organization that offers services to educational groups, parishes, and poverty initiatives.
Founded in 1826
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-04-26
St. Louis Business Journal
2025-01-22
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