Foster Care Worker
TFI Family Services, Inc.
Location
Springfield, Missouri
Salary
$24 / HOUR
Quick overview
Support children and families by teaching essential life skills and ensuring safe, nurturing environments. Collaborate with foster parents to provide necessary training, licensing, and ongoing support.
Requirements summary
Requires a bachelor's degree in a human service field with professional supervision or a master's degree in social work or a related discipline. Candidates must be compassionate, dedicated to advocacy, and eager to help families connect with community resources.
Job description
Description ****Average hourly rate is $23.69 (including wage, incentives, bonuses, overtime, shift differential, etc.) ****
Are you passionate about working with children and families? TFI Family Services wants you on our team!
Position Overview
We are seeking a full-time Foster Care Worker to join our dedicated team. If you have a bachelor’s degree in a human service field is acceptable when supervised by a professional holding a master’s level qualification, we want to hear from you! We provide comprehensive training to help you excel in this role. If such supervision is not available, a master’s degree in social work or a related discipline is required.
A Day in the Life
As a Foster Care Worker, you'll play a vital role in supporting children and families, ensuring children thrive in safe and nurturing environments. Your responsibilities will include teaching essential skills such as emotion regulation, healthy relationships, conflict resolution, and effective communication. You’ll collaborate with foster parents to provide training, licensing, and ongoing support for both the families and the children in their care.
What We Are Looking For
- Compassionate and
- Eager to
- Learn: We seek individuals who are enthusiastic about helping families build on their strengths and connect with community resources.
- Desire to
- Make a
- Difference: A strong commitment to advocating for children and families and fostering their growth and well-being.
- Dedicated
- Professional: Someone who is passionate about developing healthy families and is dedicated to providing exceptional support and advocacy. Why TFI Family Services?
- Flexible
- Scheduling and
- Remote
- Work: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work options if you reside in or around the Omaha area.
- Generous
- Leave
- Policies: Start with 20 days of personal leave in your first year, increasing to 25 days after one year, plus 12 paid holidays.
- Additional
- Benefits: Benefit from a longevity bonus, tuition reimbursement, and the opportunity to work with a fantastic, mission-driven team.
- National
- Recognition: Join a team that is nationally recognized for excellence in service, education, and advocacy, dedicated to strengthening families. Make a meaningful impact in a child's life by joining TFI Family Services.
Apply today! TFI Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply, please visit
www.tfifamily.org/employment
Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Personal Leave
- Longevity Bonus