Resource Family Advocate MO

Cornerstones of Care•Kansas City, MO

2d•$43,000 - $46,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Resource Family Advocate (MO) to join our team. Starting Salary: $43,000 - $46,000 (Salary) We are seeking a Resource Family Advocate (MO) to join our team. Your role will complete timely and accurate licensure assessments and renewals, along with facilitating preservice and in-service training for prospective and or licensed foster, adoptive, and relative/kinship families. You will be responsible for ongoing support and maintenance of assigned homes and participate in recruitment activities. As a member of the Missouri Foster Care team, you will work with 5 other team members and report to our Resource Development Manager.

Requirements

Our ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of child welfare experience
Bachelor’s degree in social work or other related field is required.
At least 21 years of age and pass background check, physical, and drug screening.
A valid driver’s license in the state you reside in, proof of current vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree and foster care experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct pre-service and in-service training for prospective and/or licensed resource parents; assessing and recommending families for further training needs to help build skillsets.
Attend train the trainer for existing/new curriculum and complete yearly trainings as required.
Complete timely and accurate licensure assessments, adoptive updates, addendums, and licensure renewals for resource families.
Provide ongoing support and ensure licensing policies/regulations are followed through a variety of contacts (monthly, quarterly, as needed and required) and home visits to assigned caseload of families.
Assist assigned families with problem-solving, obtaining resources and addressing identified needs.

Benefits

Cornerstones of Care offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:
9 Paid Holidays, Unlimited Paid Time Off, and Paid Sick Leave
Team members who work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for Health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision)
Cafeteria plans (Health Savings Account (HSA) and Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts)
Ancillary insurance benefits (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, short-term disability insurance, voluntary life)
Cornerstones of Care provides long-term disability insurance and basic term life/AD&D insurance at no cost to the team member
Retirement savings plan (401K) with employer match
Pet Insurance
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Tuition reimbursement program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness