Josiah White's · 1 week ago
Resource Family Developer - Indianapolis & Anderson areas
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$52K/yr - $54K/yr
3+ years expJosiah White's is dedicated to supporting families and children in need, and they are seeking a Resource Family Developer. This role is responsible for recruiting, assessing, licensing, and supporting foster parents while ensuring compliance with state regulations and promoting quality care through strong community relationships.
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Responsibilities
Recruit, assess, and license prospective foster parents in accordance with Indiana state regulations and agency standards
Evaluate the abilities and therapeutic capacity of potential foster parents through interviews, home studies, and reference checks
Maintain accurate and up-to-date foster home licensing records, ensuring all required documents, training hours, and compliance standards are met
Provide ongoing support and retention efforts for licensed foster parents through regular communication, home visits, and problem-solving assistance. Work with others to promote the need for foster parents in churches and in the community. Expectations for outreach will be higher if their caseload is not full
Coordinate and facilitate pre-service and in-service training to help foster parents meet Department of Child Services requirements and develop effective caregiving skills
Collaborate with the Program Manager, Intake Coordinator, and Family Specialists to match foster children with appropriate families and support successful placements
Advocate for foster parents’ needs and rights, ensuring they have access to resources, training, and guidance to provide quality care
Maintain professional communication and relationships with foster families, staff, placing agencies, and community partners while upholding confidentiality and Christian values
Qualification
Required
An individual with strong convictions who is also in agreement with Josiah White's mission statement, Statement of Faith, and Code of Conduct
Must be 21 years of age or older
Bachelor's degree required and at least ONE of the following: Three years of supervised paid casework experience, One year of supervised paid casework experience in a licensed child placing agency or with the department, One year of graduate training in a recognized school of social work
Must have a valid driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance
Company
Josiah White's
Founded by philanthropist Josiah White in 1850, Josiah White’s is a Christian family services ministry that creates new possibilities for children, teens and families through residential treatment, foster care and family preservation services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Matthew Purkey
President & CEO
Amy Trowbridge
Chief Human Resources Officer
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