Position:Family Development Specialist Salary:$39000.00 $44000.00 annually (Starting salary depends on education and experience) Job Type:Full Time (Hybrid)
This position will work out of the St. Louis location and primarily serve families from St. Louis City St. Louis County St. Charles City St. Charles County Jefferson County and the Franklin county area.
RESPONSIBILITIES:The Family Development Specialist is responsible for conducting preservice and inservice training for prospective and/or licensed caregivers. Key job duties include completing timely and accurate licensure assessments adoptive updates and licensure renewals for Relative/Kinship/Foster families. This position will provide ongoing support and ensure licensing policies/regulations are followed through ongoing contacts and quarterly home visits to assigned caseload of have flexibility and autonomy with their schedule as long as the needs of their assigned families are met. Office space is available; however Specialists typically work out of their own homes when not conducting visits with their families. Come join our amazing team!
QUALIFICATIONS:This position requires a Bachelors degree in Social Work or other Human Services field along with two 2 years of experience. The preferred candidate will have a Graduate level degree MSW and a minimum of three 3 of experience. Required knowledge includes State of Missouri laws and policy regarding child abuse and neglect as well as knowledge of the State of Missouri Child Welfare Manual and STARS training curriculum. Knowledge in the use of Genograms Ecomaps Loss History Charts and other social work tools is preferred. The ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal skills and is able to develop and maintain relationships with diverse families and professionals. Must pass background check physical and drug screening. This position also requires a valid drivers license and proof of current vehicle insurance. BENEFITS:Cornerstones of Care offers a competitive benefits package which includes: Paid Holiday Paid Time Away (unlimited PTO for all benefit eligible team members) medical/dental/vision; prescriptions; accident and critical illness insurance; pet insurance; shortterm disability; longterm disability; term life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D); health savings account (HSA); flexible spending account (FSA); retirement 401K); employee assistance program (EAP); YMCA membership discounts; Tuition Reimbursement Program and Public Service Loan Forgiveness. To view a detailed Summary of Benefits please visit our website atand under the heading About Us click on Join Our Team.
CORNERSTONES OF CARES ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENTS: - Nonviolencehelping to build safety skills and a commitment to higher purpose
- Emotional Intelligencehelping to teach emotional management skills
- Social Learninghelping to build cognitive skills
- Open Communicationhelping to overcome barriers to healthy communication learn conflict management
- Democracyhelping to create civic skills of selfcontrol selfdiscipline and administration of healthy authority
- Social Responsibilityhelping to rebuild social connection skills establish healthy attachment relationships
- Growth and Changehelping to work through loss and prepare for the future
Questions Please contact: Cornerstones of Care Human Resources Department 300 E. 36thStreet Kansas City MO 64111 Phone:Fax:
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