{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"bba01f0673fdfc571876c044","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bba01f0673fdfc571876c044","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bba01f0673fdfc571876c044","title":"Adoption Program Advocate","description":"Job Title: Family Advocate\nTravel Requirements: Moderate\nStatus: Full Time\nSupervisor: Family Advocacy Supervisor\nLocation: Rolla\nDirect Reports: N/A\nAbout CMFCAA\nThe 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.\nCurrently, 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.\nPosition Summary\nThe Family Advocate primarily works with foster, adoptive and guardianship families providing support with pre- and post-adoptive services. The advocacy services are a vital support to families who are then able to remain committed and effective as they raise their children. The Family Advocate will assist families in understanding their rights as foster, adoptive or guardianship providers.\nEssential Functions/Job Expectations\nEstablishes and maintains outreach efforts, enduring enrollment of eligible families/children in resource services\nAssists families in finding/utilizing community resources, including medical, dental, social, legal, educational, and occupational services\nAssess families in the 7 domains to evaluate the family’s well-being, needs and strengths.\nCompletes family needs/goals assessments, keeping proper documentation\nAssist families with interpreting external reports and evaluations, as well as explaining their implications/purpose\nParticipates in ongoing meetings/professional memberships and trainings as needed\nCore Competencies\nTime Management\nCustomer focus\nTeamwork and cooperation\nResourcefulness\nFlexibility\nCommitment\nDecision making\nQualifications/Credentials\nBachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, or closely related field; and two or more years of experience in education, counseling, case management, or closely related area.\nKnowledge of foster care and adoption processes and community-based resources\nKnowledge of barriers impacting mental health, educational and legal services for families in foster, adoptive and guardianship homes.\nKnowledge in benefit coordination and resource utilization\nSkill in serving as an advocate for families\nAbility to work with youth with trauma and diverse families\nAbility to maintain confidentiality and properly document case notes\nAbility to communicate effectively\nAbility to work a flexible schedule, including some evening and weekend appointments\nValid Driver’s License Required\nReliable transportation Required\nBackground checks Required\nSalary\nSalary starts at $44,557.80 commensurate with education and experience\nBenefits\nHealth, Dental, and Vision Premiums covered 100% for employee, 10% covered for dependents\nAflac\n25K employer paid Life Insurance plan, as an elective, additional coverage for dependents, spouse/partners\n3% Match of a 401k\n15 Paid holidays, plus one floating holiday\n8 hours Annual Leave a month\n8 hours Sick Leave a month\nMileage reimbursement at federal rate\nUsage of Company Vehicle\n$250 Wellness Benefit\nCasual Dress\nEmployee Assistance Program","company":"Cmfcaa","rawCompany":"cmfcaa","city":"Rolla","state":"MO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T17:12:36.017Z","occupations":[{"code":"21-1021.00","title":"Child, Family, and School Social Workers","slug":"child-family-and-school-social-workers"},{"code":"21-1099.00","title":"Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other","slug":"community-and-social-service-specialists-all-other"},{"code":"21-1029.00","title":"Social Workers, All Other","slug":"social-workers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"624190","title":"Other Individual and Family Services","slug":"other-individual-and-family-services"},{"code":"624110","title":"Child and Youth Services","slug":"child-and-youth-services"},{"code":"813319","title":"Other Social Advocacy Organizations","slug":"other-social-advocacy-organizations"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Adoption Program Advocate","description":"Job Title: Family Advocate\nTravel Requirements: Moderate\nStatus: Full Time\nSupervisor: Family Advocacy Supervisor\nLocation: Rolla\nDirect Reports: N/A\nAbout CMFCAA\nThe 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.\nCurrently, 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.\nPosition Summary\nThe Family Advocate primarily works with foster, adoptive and guardianship families providing support with pre- and post-adoptive services. The advocacy services are a vital support to families who are then able to remain committed and effective as they raise their children. 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