Direct Services Specialist

DIRECT SERVICES SPECIALIST  

Job Category: Direct Services  

Job Status: Part-time 

Reports to: Branch Director 

Job Summary: The Direct Services Specialist provides assistance in the operations of the clothing closet and food pantry. 

About FosterAdopt Connect: 

 

FosterAdopt Connect (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, diverse and 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 responsibilities include 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 is maintained for efficiency, allowing donations to be processed and volunteers the ability to work independently. 

• Track and discard items not selected in shop to keep store fresh and stocked with desirable items. 

• Have a system in place to rotate items going out for pick-up by other agencies verses items 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. 

• Excellent people skills, with experience collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team.  

• Strong verbal communication skills and demonstrated capability to write clearly and persuasively.  

• Demonstrated leadership capability, team management, and interpersonal skills. Quickly establish rapport and build trust.  

• Flexible and a 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.  

• Flexible in work hours. 

Compensation and Benefits    

• Compensation commensurate with experience.  

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

• Employee Assistance Program. 

• Paid time off after 90 days. 

FosterAdopt Connect does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, 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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