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Base Salary: $56,595

Summary of Position

30 Days to Family® is a short-term intervention to expand efforts to find safe, appropriate relative support and placements for youth entering foster care. The program is designed to assist in meeting the 2008 Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act’s 30-day standard and Missouri youth placing agencies’ legal requirement of notifying a youth’s adult relatives of their option to participate in the care and placement of the youth. The initial search is for non-offending parents and grandparents, but at least 80 additional relatives will be identified, contacted, and explored for potential placement and support. Because foster care placements can be fragile, the goal is to identify multiple relatives or kin as potential placement providers. Maternal and paternal relatives are explored with equal interest.

In all cases, every effort is made to keep siblings together, maintain youth in their school of origin, and preserve the youth’s important relationships with friends and supportive adults. Once the placement provider is identified, the Specialist provides support to the family in the identification of family and community resources, assistance in eliminating barriers to placement with relatives, and creating a network of formal and informal supports to assist with placement stability.

To best meet the scheduling needs of the family, approximately 10% of the Specialist’s work may be performed in the evening or on the weekend.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a commitment to the following program philosophies:
  • Youth deserve to be with their family
  • Family takes care of family
  • All families include members who are willing and able to care for youth
  • Families are the expert and may need help discovering and organizing their strengths
  • Relatives have a right to know family exists
  • Everyone has something to contribute
• Assists the case manager and court officials with meeting the Fostering Connections to Success Act, applicable Missouri statutes, and Missouri Children’s Division policy regarding relative/kin notification and
• Collects information from relatives/kin to expand the youth’s support system and family connections, while identifying potential relative home providers.
• Identifies and documents at least 80 relatives/kin for each youth through family finding diligent search activities, including: internet & database searches; Children’s Division case file reviews; and youth, family, and collateral contact
• Facilitates ongoing communication with the team and provides the referring agencies with accurate family documentation, including detailed genograms, family contact information, and identified family supports on a regular basis.
• Participates in court hearings, external and internal meetings and/or individual professional consultations. Most of these meetings will be attended in
• Navigates various software packages to obtain, collect, and track program outcome data in a timely manner as required by the funder and/or the Foster & Adoptive Care
• Completes assessments on the youth and family functioning upon case referral and case closure to measure the success and outcomes of the
• Assists in preparing the family for licensure by explaining the licensing process and assisting with home licensing
• Provides identified relative resource provider with additional community support and resources for placement stability.
• Submits detailed activity notes and documentation of all case related billing activities in accordance with funding requirements as required by the funder and/or the Foster & Adoptive Care
• Completes monthly billing sheets timely and daily activity log, accurately and in accordance with funding requirements as required by the funder and/or the Foster & Adoptive Care
• Maintains accurate files and records for each
• Understands, or willing to learn, Genopro and Salesforce.
• Meets all 30 Days to Family® program outcomes.
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Qualifications & Requirements:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a social service field

Experience

• Demonstrated experience working with interdisciplinary teams utilizing innovative strategies to overcome obstacles.
• Direct experience in the child welfare field with knowledge of foster care and adoption and experience in family interview, engagement, and assessment.
• Experience in resource parent licensing strongly

To Apply:

This is a full-time position. Send your resume and cover letter to Quintella Ivory, Director of Human Resources, at recruiting@foster-adopt.org. Applications without a well-written, thoughtful cover letter stating your passion and qualification for serving our population will not be considered. The Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Summary of Position

The Coalition is hiring a Donor Engagement Manager with demonstrated experience and success in donor retention and stewardship. Members of the Development Team support the Coalition’s mission by inspiring, managing, and growing the support of donors. The successful candidate will lead the Development Team in the planning and execution of donor stewardship and solicitation.  This position works closely with members of the Development team, Executive Director, Chief Impact Officer, and Chief Financial Officer. Salary range and title are dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Provides stewardship to affinity groups, monthly donors and new donors.
• Develops and implements strategies/annual goals to increase retention, involvement and support among donors, sponsors and prospects through regular intentional contact.
• Creates and implements retention and step-up strategies for all donor/ affinity groups.
• Create and implement strategies to recognize and appreciate donors, such as thank-you notes, events, and public acknowledgments
• Provide donors with regular updates on the impact of their contributions through newsletters, emails, social media, and reports.
• Solicits in-kind donations to support special events, fundraisers, and ReFresh/ReSource.
• Works in partnership with the Events and Community Impact Manager to target and build corporate fundraising teams.
• Conducts and manages the general Lunch and Learn series.
• Works with marketing to prepare customized stewardship materials for donors and prospects.
• See job description for a complete list of responsibilities.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing and minimum of 3 years’ experience in development, sales or closely related field.

Experience

• Experience in nonprofit sector and working with stakeholders.
• Ability and comfort working with diverse populations in varying environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Ability to engage sponsors and donors resulting in long-term financial support.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience using Client Relationship Management Software. Salesforce experience a plus.
• Must have strong time management skills, be highly organized and able to prioritize.

To Apply:

This is a full-time position. Send your resume and cover letter to Bridget Jones, Chief Impact Officer, at bridgetjones@foster-adopt.org. Applications without a well-written, thoughtful cover letter stating your passion and qualification for serving our population will not be considered. The Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Summary of Position

The Coalition is hiring an Events and Community Impact Manager to plan and execute successful, fun, and unique events that showcase the Coalition’s culture. As a member of the Development Team, this position supports the Coalition’s mission by inspiring, managing, and growing the support of donors. The successful candidate will lead the Development Team in the planning and execution of all development related events, stewarding sponsors and event donors. This position works closely with the Donor Engagement Manager, Executive Director, Chief Impact Officer and Chief Financial Officer.

 The Coalition is interested in hiring an Events and Community Impact Manager with demonstrated experience and success with fundraising events and will determine salary range and title dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Serve as staff lead for all fundraising and appreciation events.
• Develop and manage a calendar of events, including fundraising galas, community outreach programs, volunteer activities, and awareness campaigns.
• Handle all logistical aspects of event planning, such as venue selection, catering, entertainment, transportation, and permits.
• Create and manage timelines and event budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial guidelines.
• Plans and facilitates special event committee meetings.
• Prepares agendas and minutes for committee meetings, and regularly provides event progress reports.
• Plans and executes smaller awareness and gratitude events throughout the year.
• See job description for a complete list of responsibilities.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing and minimum of 3 years’ experience in development, event management, hospitality or closely related field.

Experience

• Experience in nonprofit sector and working with volunteers.
• Ability and comfort working with diverse populations in varying environments.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Ability to engage sponsors and donors resulting in long-term financial support.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience using Client Relationship Management Software. Salesforce experience a plus.
• Must have strong time management skills, be highly organized and able to prioritize.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

To Apply:

This is a full-time position. Send your resume and cover letter to Bridget Jones, Chief Impact Officer, at bridgetjones@foster-adopt.org. Applications without a well-written, thoughtful cover letter stating your passion and qualification for serving our population will not be considered. The Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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The Information Technology Generalist will be responsible for managing a broad range of responsibilities supporting various components of the Coalition’s infrastructure and systems to ensure smooth operations.

This position reports to the Director of Information Systems and collaborates closely with the Technology Manager on day-to-day operations.

The Coalition is interested in hiring an Information Technology Generalist with relevant experience in these core competencies and will determine the salary range upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications

Essential Functions:

• The Information Technology Generalist’s key functions will align with ensuring ongoing data and asset protection, software and hardware support, technical support and training for staff members, and special projects as assigned. Attention to detail, technical proficiency, customer service, problem-solving skills, and adaptability will be necessary for the success of the Information Technology Generalist.
• Implement and reinforce security measures to protect the Coalition’s data and assets, including data storage, backup, and recovery. Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with relevant regulatory requirements.
• Assist with identifying non-compliant areas and implementing solutions.
• Manage internal and external security measures and processes to protect stakeholder information.
• Review and update the file server structure and permissions to accommodate changes in organizational requirements and data management practices.
• Assist in the selection, implementation, and integration of software solutions to meet the organization’s requirements. Work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and customize solutions accordingly.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in the IT industry.
• Assist with the management of mobile devices via Microsoft Intune.
• Track software licenses and hardware in asset management solution.
• Provide prompt and courteous assistance to end-users experiencing hardware, software, or network-related issues.
• Utilize troubleshooting techniques and diagnostic tools to isolate root causes and determine appropriate solutions.
• Document troubleshooting procedures, solutions and best practices for reference and expansion of the knowledge base.
• Communicate technical concepts and solutions in a clear and understandable manner, fostering positive relationships with end-users.
• Collaborate with all stakeholders across the organization to facilitate the onboarding and offboarding processes for employees.
• Maintain documentation of IT systems, processes, and procedures. Develop training materials and conduct training sessions to enhance staff members’ technology skills and promote effective use of technology resources.
• Support the adoption of and adherence to the agency’s Security and Awareness Initiatives for protecting stakeholder information.
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Qualifications & Requirements:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information technology, or related field.

Experience

• 2-5 years working in information technology or related roles with a solid understanding of security concepts and technologies.

To Apply:

This is a full-time position. Send your resume and cover letter to Quintella Ivory, Director of Human Resources, at recruiting@foster-adopt.org. Applications without a well-written, thoughtful cover letter stating your passion and qualification for serving our population will not be considered. The Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition is an Equal Opportunity Employer.