Hybrid Respite Specialist chez CMFCAA

Description

Job Title: Respite Specialist 

Travel Requirements: Moderate 

Status: Full-time 

Supervisor: Respite 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 Respite Specialist will oversee the coordination and administration of all aspects of our ongoing programs, including planning, organizing and supervising program activities. The Respite Specialist will work in all 24 counties served by CMFCAA, however, will have a set geographical area they are responsible for. They will also assist other Respite Specialists in the other counties served by CMFCAA to provide other respite opportunities including respite exchange, special events, and field trips. 

 

Essential Functions/Job Expectations 

• Works to plan all Respite programs in accordance to the mission, goals, and strategic plan of CMFCAA. 

• Take lead in planning, managing, and executing Odyssey events within your geographical area. 

• Build and maintain relationships with area partners and donors. 

• Develops and implements a program evaluation framework to assess the strength of programs and services. 

• Maintains records that document program activities and client usage of program activities for statistical, reporting, and grant securing purposes. 

• Work as a team with other Specialist to ensure successful programs and services to the families served. 

• Must maintain communication between participants of programs and CMFCAA. 

• Travel is required to each program/event held within the service counties. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

 

Core Competencies 

• Time Management 

• Customer focus 

• Teamwork and cooperation 

• Resourcefulness 

• Flexibility 

• Commitment 

• Decision making 

 

Qualifications/Credentials 

• Proven experience in human service-related field  

• Working knowledge of office equipment (computers, printers, fax machines, etc.) 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Word and Excel) 

• Proficiency in the use of computer programs (databases, spreadsheets, bookkeeping, email) 

• Able to be trained quickly (specifically on iMac systems) 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Ability to be flexible in work hours including some evening and weekend appointments 

• Must be able to work with families and children from all backgrounds, I.e., rural/urban and educated or less educated populations 

• Valid Driver’s License Required 

• Reliable transportation Required 

• Background checks Required 

 

Salary

Annual salary starts at $41,200 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  

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