NE Direct Services Mobile Unit Specialist

Job Description

Job DescriptionSalary: $55,000 - 65,000/year

DIRECT SERVICES MOBILE UNIT SPECIALIST

Job Category:Direct Services

Job Status: Full-time

Reports to:Direct Services Manager in SpringfieldMO

AboutFosterAdoptConnect:

FosterAdoptConnect (FAC) works with children, youth, and families as they navigate the complexities of the child welfare system. With the help of innovative leadership, we are a dedicated, professional staff with a history of over 20 years of experience working in the Kansas and Missouri foster care systems. Be a part of a progressive,diverseand inclusive organization that connects children with families that provide a safe, stable environment for foster and adoptive children. Join us in changing the lives of foster children, one child and one family at a time.

Job Summary:The Direct Services Mobile Unit Specialistprovides assistancein the operations of theSammys Window clothing closet and food pantry for rural communitiesin Northeast, Missouri.Priority counties will includeSchulyer, Scotland, Clark, Adair, Knox, and Lewis.As operations areestablished,additionalcounties in the NE will be added.

Responsibilities:Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Research and develop relationships within rural communities forclothing closetoutreachand distribution for foster/adoptive families.

• Develop Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) with each rural single site location.

• Coordinate and execute regular (at least 1x monthly) distribution events for rural single site locations.

• Receive incoming needs requests from rural communities (including individual clients) and ensure the van is stocked with requested items for next distribution.

• Oversee process and pick-up ofdonations and deliveries from rural community partners as needed orrequested.

• Create and overseeprocessesfor rotation of donation items to make sure supply is fresh and appealing to families.

• Ensure Mobile Unit clothing closet and food pantry is organized, sorted, and clean for welcoming family shopping experience.

• Ensure processes and organization systemismaintained, allowing distribution events to run smoothly and efficiently.

• Document all client distribution ininternaldatabase no later than the end of business each Friday.

• Act as a community representative by attending Chambers and other local meetings on behalf of FAC.

• Provide regular reports to the Direct Services Manager in Springfield and attend weekly staff meetings withsupervisor.

• Participate as an active team member with all agency departments so the agencys efforts toassistclients andmaintainCouncil on Accreditation (COA) accreditation and state/private contracts standards are coordinated for maximum effectiveness.

• Attend andparticipatein internal and external meetings, conferences, and trainings as scheduled.

Qualifications& Preferred Skills:

• Bachelors Degree in human servicesfield (or two (2)yearsofexperienceworkingretail and community outreach).
  

• Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities, proposing new ways of creating efficiencies, and guiding investment in people and systems.
  

• Core understanding of program development, organization, implementation, planning and evaluation.
  

• Solid commitment to the principles of support and advocacy for foster and adoptive families.
  

• Demonstrated leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills. Must havethe talentto quicklyestablishrapport and build trust; Strong verbal communication skills.
  

• Flexible anda self-starter;canmulti-task while also being highly detail-oriented while meeting all deadlines.
  

• Model ethical and professional behavior at all times.
  

• Experience working with marginalized communities with a nuanced understanding of systemic oppressions.
  

• Flexibility and adaptability,canshift styles to fit the needs of a wide range of cultures, people, and organizations.
  

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensationcommensuratewith experience.

• Comprehensive benefits package including:

• Highly-competitivehealth plan.

• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with generous employer contribution.

• Life insurance and long-term disability provided at no cost toemployee.

• Voluntary life and short-term disability optionsavailable.

• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% employer match.

• Flexible Spending Account with medical expense and dependent care options.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Generous paid time off and holidays.

FosterAdoptConnect does not and shall not discriminateon the basis ofrace, 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.These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and members.

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