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Resource Family Developer/Foster Care Advocate

Josiah White's Anderson, IN

Anderson, IN

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$53k - $56k/yr Full time Child Welfare Client Advocacy Foster Care

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Job Description

Josiah White’s is seeking a Resource Family Developer/Foster Care Advocate to grow foster parent participation across the assigned region. This onsite role in Anderson, IN combines recruitment and relationship-building with hands-on support, guiding prospective and licensed foster families through licensing, education, placement coordination, and ongoing advocacy.

Reporting and supporting children and families requires clear documentation, consistent communication, and a willingness to travel within the community. The position averages 40 hours or more per week, with schedules that may extend based on family needs, training, events, and an on-call rotation.

What you’ll do

Develop and execute targeted recruitment strategies for prospective foster parents in the assigned region.
Build relationships with churches, businesses, community organizations, and other partners, including conducting presentations, cold calls, marketing activities, and community events to increase awareness.
Recruit, interview, assess, and complete home studies and reference checks, evaluating abilities and therapeutic capacity.
Ensure all licensing requirements are completed in accordance with Indiana Department of Child Services regulations and agency standards.
Coordinate required pre-service and ongoing training for foster parents and ensure compliance with training requirements.
Provide ongoing support and problem-solving assistance to licensed foster parents through regular communication, home visits, resource coordination, and guidance to strengthen retention and access to services.
Collaborate with internal staff, placing agencies, foster families, and other stakeholders to support appropriate matching and successful placements while protecting confidentiality.
Maintain accurate and timely records for licensing, training, outreach, and foster families; monitor recruitment and retention, identify barriers and opportunities, and report progress and recommendations to leadership.
Serve as a positive representative of the organization by communicating the importance of foster care and promoting Josiah White’s mission and values.

Qualifications

Must be a Christian aligned with Josiah White’s mission statement, Statement of Faith, and Code of Conduct.
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Must have a Bachelor’s degree and at least one of the following:
- 3 years of supervised paid casework experience
- 1 year of supervised paid casework experience in a licensed child placing agency or with the Department of Child Services
- 1 year of graduate training in a recognized school of social work
Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance.

Schedule, travel, and work environment

Normal work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Hours may extend outside normal times due to child or family needs, training and events, or when responding to on call.
Occasional evening and weekend hours are required for church or community events and training sessions.
Work includes time in an office, foster homes, and community settings.
Frequent local daytime travel and occasional overnight travel are required, with mileage reimbursed per company policy.

Tools and physical demands

Technologies/curriculum: Mindset and CPR/First Aid.
Requires the ability to climb steps, travel independently, stand/walk/sit for prolonged periods, hear and speak clearly, lift/carry/push/pull materials weighing up to 15-25 pounds, and complete training that includes getting on the floor, on knees, and back up.

Compensation: $53,000 - $55,500 per year. Experience: 1+ year. Location: Anderson, IN (onsite).

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