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Description
Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of our vision:
Strong, resilient communities….one family at a time.
Who we are
Bringing Families Together (BFT) offers seven programs across the state of Missouri. Mission driven staff members become a part of the BFT community while transforming the lives of those in need. BFT implements programming to clients to strengthen families and children by promoting self-sufficiency, well-being, and safety through prevention, intervention, education, and advocacy.
Why work for BFT
Our staff ensure that trauma informed services are provided to their clients. As a BFT employee you will be creating opportunities to enhance the lives of children and families, one relationship at a time.
Focus and emphasis on the following values: safety and permanency for each client served, respect and compassion are at the forefront of every interaction, integrity is threaded through every decision made. Staff also find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the agency. Benefits accompany all full-time positions.
Family Development Specialist (full time)
Staff recruit, train, assess, license and support foster/adoptive/relative families for children experiencing foster care. They work to support permanency functions for youth assigned.
Foster Care Case Manager (full time)
Staff provide, coordinate, and facilitate all service necessary to support the permanency goal for abused and neglected children in foster care. They ensure safety of the youth in their care, provide resources and referrals, educational advocacy, and comprehensive service referrals for parents.
Intensive In-Home Specialist (full time)
Staff work to educate, empower, and improve overall functioning for clients at risk of abuse and neglect. They work in the clients home providing resources, support, and advocacy so that the clients functioning is improved after services.
Each position entails both direct client contact and supporting paperwork
50 % direct work in the field—in client’s homes many times
50 % meetings and paperwork
To Qualify:
· Bachelors or Master’s Degree is Social Work or a related field
· At least 1 year paid related work experience with children/families
· Excellent documentation skills
· Valid Driver’s license, vehicle and car insurance
We Invest in you
· Competitive pay
· Work life balance-Generous time off plan
Including 14 paid holidays, 10 vacation days, 9 sick days
· Agency paid medical, dental and vision insurance
· Agency paid life insurance
· Simple IRA (retirement plan) with agency match of 5%
· Agency cell phone and laptop
· Workplace well-being
Regular supervision and guidance
Supportive leadership and mentorship programs
Great work environment
Very team orientated and inclusive culture
· Flexibility—flexible scheduling—including some work from home options
· Professional development
· Leadership opportunities
Salary:
$43,000/annually starting for bachelor’s degree (required)
$45,000/annually starting for master’s degree
BFT is embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion in all business practices and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
How To Apply
Email Kim Brown at KimB@BringingFamiliesTogether.com or call 314-938-5704.