Foster Care Coordinator

Biltmore Baptist Church • Asheville, NC

30d

About The Position

Summary of Position: The Foster Care Coordinator is primarily responsible for leading Biltmore Church to shepherd foster & adoptive families, providing resources and systems of support for campuses to care well for foster families, & assisting members who are seeking licensure. This role serves as both a ministry builder and shepherd, helping our church live out the gospel by caring for vulnerable children and families.

Requirements

• A personal and active relationship with Jesus Christ modeled by a commitment to supporting the vision, leadership and theology of Biltmore Church.
• A Christ-like testimony that is displayed inside and outside the workplace.
• An expressed passion and calling for serving Jesus in a Kingdom-minded, fast-paced, local church setting.
• Prepared to join in membership as an individual/family and make Biltmore Church your home church. Active involvement in a weekly Connect Group is expected.
• Demonstrated initiative with an ability to work effectively apart from close supervision.
• An eye for excellence with a demonstrated ability to improve upon systems and procedures.
• Highly organized, team-player, fast learner, committed to excellence

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with foster care is preferred

Responsibilities

• Works with campus teams to build gospel-driven systems of care and resourcing for foster families who attend Biltmore Church.
• Research and implement trainings for families, volunteers, and staff members surrounding foster care and adoption.
• Oversee and manage the foster care budget and foster care closet.
• Recruit and oversee foster care champions at each campus to serve as liaisons between foster & adoptive families and Biltmore Church.
• Fields interest calls and guides church members to next steps in the foster care/adoption process.
• Update ROCK with Foster families and volunteers (background checks), interest connections, and family surveys.
• Provides leadership for monthly support groups for foster parents, parents of foster children, and churchwide interest meetings.
• Coordinates support as needed for families (care packages, meals, gift cards, clothing, prayer requests)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed