Family Development Assessor

Job DetailsJob Location: Columbia , MO 65201Job Title: Family Development Assessor  Travel Requirements: Moderate  Status: Full Time  Supervisor: Family Development Supervisor  Location:   Direct Reports: 0  About CMFCAA  The Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association is a not-for-profit agency that educates, supports, and advocates for foster, adoptive, & kinship children, youth, & families in central Missouri by offering services & partnering with community & governmental agencies to develop healthy & self-sufficient individuals & families.  Currently, we are assisting over 640 foster families, over 1400 foster children, over 400 adopted children in our service area. Our goal is to be a support to the families, children and youth in this area, and we work tirelessly to provide much needed services to them.    Position Summary  The Family Development Program has three major components: intake, assessing, and training. We offer support and services to families interested in fostering/adopting, and to foster, adoptive, and kinship families. All team members will be trained in each category, however hired with a specific focus in training or assessing. The purpose of this role is to support, guide, educate, and prepare individuals that are interested in becoming foster, adoptive, kinship, and/or respite caregivers.   As an assessor, the employee conducts a comprehensive home study. It involves multiple interviews in the home of the potential caregiver. Many aspects of the family and home are evaluated, such as: their “why” or motivation for becoming a licensed caregiver, the family history and dynamics, support systems, safe and suitable environment, and parenting style and skills. There is also in-depth discussion regarding expectations, cultural understanding, and grief and loss. Along with the interviews, the employee will be requesting and gathering all the required documentation for licensure, such as background checks, medical evaluations, personal and professional references.      Essential Functions/Job Expectations  Complete accurate Home Assessments and necessary paperwork within required timeframes.  Conduct comprehensive background screenings and gather required documentation for licensure.  Write detailed assessments using proper formatting, grammar, and sentence structure.  Maintain confidentiality and professional relationships with families throughout the assessment process.  Travel extensively to conduct home visits and assessments across the 24 counties served by CMFCAA.  Collaborate with licensing agencies to provide unbiased and quality services to prospective caregivers.  Facilitate discussions on expectations, cultural understanding, and grief and loss with potential caregivers.    Core Competencies  Time Management  Customer focus  Teamwork and cooperation  Resourcefulness  Flexibility  Commitment  Decision making    Qualifications/Credentials  Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, English, Journalism, Communications or related field   Excellent oral and written communication skills   Proficient results on typing test (link will be provided)   Case management, 1 year (preferred)   Knowledge of foster care system (preferred)   Strong public speaking experience   Ability to obtain required training certificates   Strong organizational and documentation skills   Punctuality and flexibility in a fast-paced environment   Ability to promote teamwork   Valid Driver’s License Required  Reliable transportation Required  Background checks Required  Salary Salary starts at $44,557.80 commensurate with education and experience Benefits  Health, Dental, and Vision Premiums covered 100% for employee, 10% covered for dependents  Aflac   25K employer paid Life Insurance plan, as an elective, additional coverage for dependents, spouse/partners    3% Match of a 401k   15 Paid holidays, plus one floating holiday   8 hours Annual Leave a month   8 hours Sick Leave a month   Mileage reimbursement at federal rate     Usage of Company Vehicle   $250 Wellness Benefit   Casual Dress  Employee Assistance Program   Qualifications