Foster Care Family Licensing Worker at Foster Adopt Connect, Inc. Independence, MO

Foster Care Family Licensing Worker – Independence, MO

Foster Adopt Connect (FAC) works with children, youth, and families as they navigate the complexities of the child welfare system.

The Foster Care Family Licensing Worker provides assessment of families for foster/relative/adoptive/respite licensure and maintains working relationships with licensed families. The role offers ongoing support and advocacy through quarterly visits and monthly contact.

• Maintain licensure to produce resource provider/foster homes that meet state licensing requirements at all times.
• Follow agency requirements and policies, contracts, state regulations, and COA standards.
• Complete home studies, progress notes, and other documentation requirements in a timely manner.
• Conduct initial and quarterly home visits within stated guidelines.
• Complete home study updates as necessary, including significant changes and renewals.
• Ensure renewal licensure occurs in a timely manner.
• Ensure all required items are retained and filed to meet licensing policies.
• Ensure all monthly statistics are completed by the 28th of each month.
• Maintain monthly phone contact with parents to provide support and stay informed about foster children in their home.
• Provide advocacy and support for licensed families.
• Attend required meetings and court hearings.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of client contact and progress in MyAvatar and FACES.
• Assist in child placement matches as requested by Cornerstones of Care’s Home finding Center.
• Schedule a home visit within 48 hours of notification of an OHI investigation.
• Update FACES as needed with training received, criminal background checks, OHI information, approved licenses and appropriate contracts.
• Maintain frequent contact with case managers of children placed in resource provider homes to ensure quality of services and resolve issues timely.
• Participate as an active team member with all agency departments; attend meetings as assigned and ensure availability for scheduled on and off campus appointments.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings, court hearings and trainings.
• Maintain strong, open communication with direct supervisor regarding services delivered, concerns or questions.

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s degree preferred) in social work or a related human services field.
• Previous experience working with at‑risk populations.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and proposing new efficiencies.
• Outstanding organizational and planning skills.
• Solid commitment to support and advocacy for foster and adoptive families.
• Ability to collaborate and advocate for positive outcomes with excellent interpersonal skills in multidisciplinary, diverse, and dynamic teams.
• Strong verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal skills; able to quickly establish rapport and build trust.
• Flexible and a self‑starter; able to multi‑task while also being highly detail‑oriented and meeting all deadlines.
• Work as part of a team effort with colleagues of all demographics.
• Model ethical and professional behavior at all times.
• Participate in ongoing meetings/professional memberships and trainings as required by the Director/COO.
• Experience working with marginalized communities with a nuanced understanding of systemic oppress ions.
• Flexibility and adaptability to shift styles to fit diverse cultures, people, and organizations.

• Ability to drive to home visits and meetings within licensing counties.
• Ability to be flexible in work hours including some evening and weekend appointments.
• Must have reliable transportation.

• Compensation commensurate with experience.
• Full‑time, exempt position.
• Health, dental, vision, short‑and long‑term disability, and life coverage options provided.
• Employer pays 100% of long‑term disability, dental, and life insurance premiums and 80% of health insurance premiums for employees and their dependents.
• Match for a 403(b) retirement plan.
• Access to short‑term disability for purchase.

Employment Type:

Full‑Time

Foster Adopt 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. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and members.