Resource Development Advocate

Fosteradopt; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

HRA with employer contribution

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Voluntary life options

Short-term disability options

403(b) retirement plan with match

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

FosterAdopt Connect seeks a Licensing Worker to guide applicant and licensed foster, relative, and kinship families through licensing, renewals, home studies, and visits. You will advocate for families and maintain essential documentation while building lasting relationships within the child welfare system.

This role emphasizes collaboration with child welfare professionals to ensure safe, supportive homes for children and ongoing family support beyond licensing steps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related human services field.
• Previous experience working with at-risk populations required.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to be flexible in work hours including some evenings and weekend appointments.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• The Licensing Worker provides ongoing assessment, guidance, and support to applicant and licensed foster, relative, and kinship families.
• This position helps families navigate licensing and renewal requirements, completes home studies and home visits, maintains required documentation, and provides continued advocacy and support to licensed families.
• Build relationships, advocate for families, and help create safe and supportive homes for children.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Flexible scheduling

Reliable transportation

Experience with at-risk populations

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related human services field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Make Your Work Matter Every Day

Are you ready to stop coming to work just to do a job?

What if your support and advocacy could help foster, relative, and kinship families feel prepared, supported, and confident as they care for children?

As a Licensing Worker, you'll work directly with applicant and licensed foster, relative, and kinship families, providing ongoing guidance and support while helping families successfully navigate the licensing process. Your work will help strengthen families and ensure children have access to safe, supportive homes.

At FosterAdopt Connect, we're building something bigger than ourselves. Every day, our team works alongside children, youth, and families navigating the challenges of the child welfare system. For more than 25 years, we've been leading innovative, family-centered solutions across Kansas and Missouri, helping create brighter futures for children and stronger communities.

We believe meaningful work should also be inspiring work. That's why we've built a culture that is collaborative, supportive, diverse, and mission-driven. Here, your ideas matter, your professional growth is encouraged, and your impact is visible.

If you're looking for a career where you can build meaningful relationships, advocate for families, and see the difference your work makes every day, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join FosterAdopt Connect?

• Support and advocate for foster, relative, and kinship families throughout their journey.
• Build meaningful relationships with families while helping them navigate licensing requirements and services.
• Collaborate with child welfare professionals to support positive outcomes for children and families.
• Join a mission-driven organization where your work directly strengthens families and communities.

Resource Development Advocate

The Licensing Worker provides ongoing assessment, guidance, and support to applicant and licensed foster, relative, and kinship families. This position helps families navigate licensing and renewal requirements, completes home studies and home visits, maintains required documentation, and provides continued advocacy and support to licensed families.

This isn't just a licensing position - it's an opportunity to build relationships, advocate for families, and help create safe and supportive homes for children.

Qualifications & Preferred Skills

• Bachelor's degree in social work or a related human services field; Master's degree preferred.
• Previous experience working with at-risk populations required.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to be flexible in work hours including some evenings and weekend appointments..
• Reliable transportation required.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensationcommensuratewith experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Highly-competitivehealth plan.
  • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with generous employer contribution.
  • Life insurance and long-term disability provided at no cost toemployee.
  • Voluntary life and short-term disability optionsavailable.
  • 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% employer match.
  • Flexible Spending Account with medical expense and dependent care options.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Generous paid time off and holidays.

FosterAdopt Connect does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its programs or services. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and members.