Adoption Program Family Advocate

Cmfcaa; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision premiums

Aflac

401k match

Paid holidays

Annex leave and holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Company vehicle

Casual dress

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association in Columbia is seeking a Family Advocate to support foster, adoptive and guardianship families with pre- and post-adoptive services. You will help families understand their rights and access essential resources.

You will assess families across seven domains, enroll eligible families in services, document findings, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, or closely related field.
• Two or more years of experience in education, counseling, case management, or closely related area.
• Knowledge of foster care and adoption processes and community-based resources.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains outreach efforts and enrolls eligible families/children in resource services.
• Assists families in finding/utilizing community resources (medical, dental, social, legal, educational, occupational).
• Assesses families in the 7 domains to evaluate well-being, needs and strengths.
• Completes family needs/goals assessments with proper documentation.
• Interprets external reports and explains implications to families.
• Participates in meetings and trainings as needed.

Skills

Time management

Customer focus

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Communication

Flexibility

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology

Job description

Job Title: Family AdvocateTravel Requirements: ModerateStatus: Full TimeSupervisor: Family Advocacy SupervisorLocation: ColumbiaDirect Reports: 0About CMFCAAThe Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association is a not-for-profit agency that educates, supports, and advocates for foster, adoptive, & kinship children, youth, & families in central Missouri by offering services & partnering with community & governmental agencies to develop healthy & self-sufficient individuals & families.Currently, we are assisting over 640 foster families, over 1400 foster children, over 400 adopted children in our service area. Our goal is to be a support to the families, children and youth in this area, and we work tirelessly to provide much needed services to them.Position SummaryThe Family Advocate primarily works with foster, adoptive and guardianship families providing support with pre- and post-adoptive services. The advocacy services are a vital support to families who are then able to remain committed and effective as they raise their children. The Family Advocate will assist families in understanding their rights as foster, adoptive or guardianship providers.Essential Functions/Job ExpectationsEstablishes and maintains outreach efforts, enduring enrollment of eligible families/children in resource servicesAssists families in finding/utilizing community resources, including medical, dental, social, legal, educational, and occupational servicesAssess families in the 7 domains to evaluate the family’s well-being, needs and strengths.Completes family needs/goals assessments, keeping proper documentationAssist families with interpreting external reports and evaluations, as well as explaining their implications/purposeParticipates in ongoing meetings/professional memberships and trainings as neededCore CompetenciesTime ManagementCustomer focusTeamwork and cooperationResourcefulnessFlexibilityCommitmentDecision makingQualifications/CredentialsBachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, or closely related field; and two or more years of experience in education, counseling, case management, or closely related area.Knowledge of foster care and adoption processes and community-based resourcesKnowledge of barriers impacting mental health, educational and legal services for families in foster, adoptive and guardianship homes.Knowledge in benefit coordination and resource utilizationSkill in serving as an advocate for familiesAbility to work with youth with trauma and diverse familiesAbility to maintain confidentiality and properly document case notesAbility to communicate effectivelyAbility to work a flexible schedule, including some evening and weekend appointmentsValid Driver’s License RequiredReliable transportation RequiredBackground checks RequiredSalarySalary starts at $44,557.80 commensurate with education and experienceBenefitsHealth, Dental, and Vision Premiums covered 100% for employee, 10% covered for dependentsAflac25K employer paid Life Insurance plan, as an elective, additional coverage for dependents, spouse/partners3% Match of a 401k15 Paid holidays, plus one floating holiday8 hours Annual Leave a month8 hours Sick Leave a monthMileage reimbursement at federal rateUsage of Company VehicleCasual DressEmployee Assistance Program