Direct Services Specialist

DIRECT SERVICES SPECIALIST

Job Category:Direct Services

Job Status:Part-time

Reports to:Branch Director

Job Summary:TheDirect Services Specialistprovidesassistance in the operations of the clothing closet and food pantry.

AboutFosterAdoptConnect:

FosterAdoptConnect (FAC) works with children, youth, and families as they navigate the complexities of the child welfare system. With the help of innovative leadership, we are a dedicated, professional staff with a history of over 20 years of experience working in the Kansas and Missouri foster care systems. Be part of a progressive,diverseand inclusive organization that connects children with families that provide a safe, stable environment for foster and adoptive children. Join us in changing the lives of foster children, one child and one family at a time.

Responsibilities:Primary responsibilitiesinclude but are not limited to:

• Ensure clothing closet and food pantry are organized, sorted, and cleaned for families to shop.

• Ensure processes and an organizational system ismaintainedfor efficiency, allowing donations to be processedand volunteers the ability to work independently.

• Track and discard items not selected inshopto keep store fresh and stocked with desirable items.

• Have a system in place to rotate items going out for pick-up by other agenciesversesitems going in the clothing closet.

• Travel required to pick up donations within surrounding counties, with or without accommodation.

• Conduct community presentations for solicitation of donations and gifts.

Qualifications& Preferred Skills

• Retail and community outreach experience preferred.

• Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and proposing new ways of creating efficiencies.

• Outstanding organizational and planning skills.

• Solid commitment to the principles of support and advocacy for foster and adoptive families.

• Excellentpeopleskills, with experience collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team.

• Strong verbal communication skills anddemonstratedcapability to write clearly and persuasively.

• Demonstrated leadershipcapability, team management, and interpersonal skills.Quicklyestablishrapport and build trust.

• Flexible anda self-starter; multi-task while also being highly detail-oriented while meeting all deadlines.

• Work as a necessary part of a team effort with colleagues of all demographics.

• Model ethical and professional behavior at all times.

• Flexibility and adaptability,shift styles to fit the needs of a wide range of cultures, people, and organizations.

• Flexibleinwork hours.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensationcommensuratewith experience.

• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% employer match.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Paidtime off after90 days.

FosterAdoptConnect does not and shall not discriminateon the basis ofrace, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its programs or services. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and members.

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