Family Development Assessor

CMFCAA•Osage Beach, MO

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association (CMFCAA) is a not-for-profit agency dedicated to educating, supporting, and advocating for foster, adoptive, and kinship children, youth, and families in central Missouri. CMFCAA offers services and partners with community and governmental agencies to develop healthy and self-sufficient individuals and families. The agency currently supports over 640 foster families, over 1400 foster children, and over 400 adopted children in its service area. The Family Development Program consists of three main components: intake, assessing, and training. The program provides support and services to families interested in fostering/adopting, as well as to existing foster, adoptive, and kinship families. While all team members receive training in each area, hired individuals will have a specific focus on either training or assessing. The primary purpose of this role is to support, guide, educate, and prepare individuals interested in becoming foster, adoptive, kinship, and/or respite caregivers. As an assessor, the employee will conduct comprehensive home studies, which involve multiple interviews within the potential caregiver's home. The evaluation includes various aspects of the family and home environment, such as their motivation for becoming a licensed caregiver, family history and dynamics, support systems, the safety and suitability of the environment, and parenting style and skills. The role also involves in-depth discussions about expectations, cultural understanding, and grief and loss. Additionally, the employee will be responsible for requesting and gathering all necessary documentation for licensure, including background checks, medical evaluations, and personal and professional references.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, English, Journalism, Communications or related field
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficient results on typing test (link will be provided)
Knowledge of foster care system (preferred)
Strong public speaking experience
Ability to obtain required training certificates
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Punctuality and flexibility in a fast-paced environment
Ability to promote teamwork
Valid Driver’s License Required
Reliable transportation Required
Background checks Required

Nice To Haves

Case management, 1 year (preferred)

Responsibilities

Complete accurate Home Assessments and necessary paperwork within required timeframes.
Conduct comprehensive background screenings and gather required documentation for licensure.
Write detailed assessments using proper formatting, grammar, and sentence structure.
Maintain confidentiality and professional relationships with families throughout the assessment process.
Travel extensively to conduct home visits and assessments across the 24 counties served by CMFCAA.
Collaborate with licensing agencies to provide unbiased and quality services to prospective caregivers.
Facilitate discussions on expectations, cultural understanding, and grief and loss with potential caregivers.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Premiums covered 100% for employee, 10% covered for dependents
Aflac 25K employer paid Life Insurance plan, as an elective, additional coverage for dependents, spouse/partners
3% Match of a 401k
15 Paid holidays, plus one floating holiday
8 hours Annual Leave a month
8 hours Sick Leave a month
Mileage reimbursement at federal rate
Usage of Company Vehicle
$250 Wellness Benefit
Casual Dress
Employee Assistance Program