LFCS is looking for an experienced candidate to assume the role of Director of Foster Care and Permanency Services to manage and coordinate various programs for foster care, pregnancy / parenting, adoption, and disaster services on a statewide basis to ensure quality, consistency, and stability in policies, procedures, practices, and budget and program implementations.
As the Director of Foster Care and Permanency Services, you will:
• Be a key member of Program Administration, reporting to the Vice President of Operations.
• Ensure the provision of high quality foster care, pregnancy / parenting, adoption, and disaster services statewide.
• Develop, implement and monitor applicable foster care, pregnancy / parenting, adoption, and disaster services policies, procedures and practices.
• Develop, implement, maintain and operate within budgetary guidelines statewide.
• Represent LFCS and serve as a liaison within the foster care, pregnancy / parenting, adoption, and disaster community including local and state partners.
• Coordinate the organization's advocacy activities.
• Coordinate and manage all regional office administrative activities.
• Coordinate statewide outreach activities and market services on behalf of foster care, pregnancy / parenting, adoption, and disaster services.
Job Requirements
Required Education/Experience
• Master degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or other related field.
• Professional license (LPC or LCSW) in the state of Missouri.
• 5 years of management experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Characteristics
• Extensive knowledge of adoption, birth parent and foster care services.
• Knowledge of other programs that might pertain to the region.
• Knowledge of budget processes.
• Knowledge of church and community relations.
• Extensive knowledge about advocacy programming and legislative processes affecting the agency's services and clientele.
Other Requirements
• Must be a licensed driver with access to a reliable automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements.
Preferred Education/Experience/Knowledge
• Training and compliance with the Hague Treaty factors when working in intercountry adoption.
