Trauma-Informed Foster & Adoption Support Specialist

Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition seeks a Stability and Support Specialist to work with foster and adoptive families in the Family Works program. You will apply trauma-informed, attachment-based strategies to support parenting, manage crises, and promote healthy family relationships in home and community settings.

The role requires a Master’s degree in social work or a related counseling field, with LMSW or PLPC preferred, and occasional after-hours availability for crisis support and meetings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or related counseling field required.
• LMSW or PLPC preferred.
• Experience delivering trauma-informed, attachment-based services to families.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, face-to-face interventions with foster and adoptive families in home and community settings.
• Utilize trauma-informed, attachment-based strategies to educate and support caregivers.
• Respond promptly to family needs and provide stabilization and support.
• Collaborate with families to identify strengths and set achievable goals.
• Review and utilize records to inform interventions.
• Attend team meetings, case conferences, and collateral meetings, primarily in person.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Attachment-based therapy

Crisis intervention

Family counseling

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related counseling field

Job description

Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition seeks a Stability and Support Specialist to work with foster and adoptive families in the Family Works program. You will apply trauma-informed, attachment-based strategies to support parenting, manage crises, and promote healthy family relationships in home and community settings.

The role requires a Master’s degree in social work or a related counseling field, with LMSW or PLPC preferred, and occasional after-hours availability for crisis support and meetings.