Resource Family Developer/Foster Care Advocate

Whites Residental•Anderson, IN

12d•$53,000 - $55,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Resource Family Developer/Foster Care Advocate is responsible for recruiting, assessing, licensing, training, and supporting foster families while building strong relationships with churches, community organizations, referral agencies, and other partners to increase awareness and participation in foster care. This role guides prospective and licensed foster parents through the licensing process, provides ongoing education, advocacy, and problem-solving support, and helps coordinate appropriate foster family and child placements. The position also maintains accurate licensing and case documentation, monitors recruitment and retention efforts, and represents the organization professionally in the community while promoting its mission, values, and commitment to children and families.

Requirements

A Christian with strong convictions who is also in agreement with Josiah White’s mission statement, Statement of Faith, and Code of Conduct.
Must be 21 years of age or older.
A Bachelor’s degree and at least one (1) of the following is required:
Three (3) years of supervised paid casework experience.
One (1) year of supervised paid casework experience in a licensed child placing agency or with the Department of Child Services.
One (1) year of graduate training in a recognized school of social work.
Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement targeted strategies to recruit prospective foster parents within the assigned region.
Build relationships with churches, businesses, community organizations, and other partners.
Conduct presentations, cold calls, marketing activities, and community events to increase awareness of foster care and the organization’s services.
Recruit, interview, assess, and complete home studies and reference checks for prospective foster parents.
Evaluate their abilities and therapeutic capacity, and ensure all licensing requirements are completed in accordance with Indiana Department of Child Services regulations and agency standards.
Coordinate and facilitate required pre-service and ongoing training for foster parents, ensuring compliance with training requirements while providing practical education and resources to strengthen caregiving skills and support successful placements.
Provide ongoing support, advocacy, and problem-solving assistance to licensed foster parents through regular communication, home visits, resource coordination, and guidance.
Address foster parent needs and concerns while promoting retention and helping families access appropriate services and support.
Collaborate with internal staff, placing agencies, foster families, and other stakeholders to support appropriate foster child and family matching, facilitate successful placements, and address needs throughout the placement.
Maintain professional relationships and effective communication while protecting confidentiality and upholding organizational values.
Maintain accurate and timely licensing, training, outreach, and foster family records.
Ensure required documentation and compliance standards are met.
Monitor recruitment and retention activities, identify barriers and opportunities, and report progress and recommendations to leadership.
Serve as a positive representative of the organization and advocate for the needs of children and foster families by communicating the importance of foster care, promoting the organization’s mission and values, and developing strong relationships throughout the community.