KinConnect Specialist
FosterAdopt Connect·Cape Girardeau, Missouri
FosterAdopt Connect·Cape Girardeau, Missouri
The specialist provides direct care for children while locating and engaging extended family members to create pathways to permanency. They focus on strengthening family networks to help children exit the child welfare system through adoption.
Children & Youth Programs
Full-time, exempt position Reports to: Branch Director - Cape Girardeau Advisory support provided by: Recruitment Programs Manager Make Your Work Matter Every Day Are you ready to stop coming to work just to do a job? What if you could come to work knowing that your time, energy, and passion are helping foster children find stability, connection, and a sense of belong? By providing critical support to children and youth while locating and engaging extended family members, you can play a vital role in finding lifelong connections and help children achieve the ultimate goal of adoption. This is more than a job- it’s an opportunity to change the trajectory of a child’s life. At FosterAdopt Connect, we're building something bigger than ourselves. Every day, our team works alongside children, youth, and families navigating the challenges of the child welfare system. For more than 25 years, we've been leading innovative, family-centered solutions across Kansas and Missouri, helping create brighter futures for children and stronger communities for everyone. We believe meaningful work should also be inspiring work. That's why we've built a culture that is collaborative, supportive, diverse, and mission-driven. Here, your ideas matter, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is visible. If you're looking for a career where you can see the difference you make in the lives of families every day, we'd love to meet you.
Make a direct and lasting impact on children and families.
Be part of a passionate team committed to finding children permanency through adoption.
Work for an innovative organization that values creativity, inclusion, and professional growth.
Help families build stability, confidence, and hope.
Join a mission that changes lives—one child, one parent, and one family at a time.
KinConnect Specialist As a KinConnect Specialist, you'll be a trusted partner in providing care for children at Hope Children’s Home while locating, engaging, and building connections with extended family members who may provide lifelong support, placement opportunities, and permanency.
Through family-finding efforts, advocacy, and resource connection, you'll help strengthen family networks and create pathways to permanency.
This positions plays a critical role in helping children achieve stable, lasting family connections, and whenever possible, exit the formal child welfare system through adoption finalization.
This isn't just a position—it's an opportunity to help children find their permanent family.
Qualifications & Preferred Skills Bachelor’s Degree in social work (preferred) or in related human services field.
Experience preferred.
Collaborate effectively within diverse, multidisciplinary teams and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to write clearly, concisely, and effectively for a variety of audiences.
Flexible hybrid schedule including remote work opportunities and two evenings per week.
Travel required within surrounding counties with or without accommodation.
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. Employee Name Printed: _________________________________ Employee Signature: ____________________________________ Date: _______________________
A bachelor's degree in social work or a related human services field is preferred. Candidates should possess strong writing skills and the ability to work a flexible schedule including two evenings per week.
Market context
KinConnect Specialist roles in Missouri are typically tied to family support, case coordination, and documentation-heavy work, so demand often favors candidates who can communicate clearly and manage schedules with evening availability. These positions can be competitive because employers look for strong writing skills, a human services background, and flexibility for two evenings per week. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to show relevant social work or related experience and your ability to work evenings.
