Foster Care Worker
Quick answer
TFI Family Services is hiring a hybrid Foster Care Worker in Kansas City, MO, paying an average of $23.69 per hour to support children and foster families through advocacy and skill development.
- Role
- Foster Care Worker
- Organization
- TFI Family Services
- Location
- Kansas City, MO
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- $23.69 per hour
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
TFI Family Services is seeking a dedicated Foster Care Worker to support children and families by ensuring they thrive in safe, nurturing environments. The role involves teaching essential life skills, including emotion regulation and conflict resolution, while collaborating with foster parents to provide ongoing licensing and training support. Candidates must be passionate about family advocacy and committed to building strong, healthy community connections.
What you'll do
- Support children and families in safe and nurturing environments.
- Teach essential skills like emotion regulation and healthy relationship building.
- Provide training and licensing support to foster parents.
- Connect families with necessary community resources.
- Maintain ongoing communication with children and their foster caregivers.
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree in a human service field or a master’s degree in social work.
- Passionate about working with children and families.
- Commitment to advocacy and foster family growth.
- Eagerness to learn and participate in comprehensive job training.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
20 days of personal leave in the first year increasing to 25 days, 12 paid holidays, longevity bonus, tuition reimbursement, and hybrid work options.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
The position is based in Kansas City, MO, and offers hybrid work options, particularly for those residing in or around the Omaha area.
What is the compensation for this role?
The position pays an average hourly rate of $23.69, which includes wages, incentives, bonuses, overtime, and shift differentials.
What education is required to apply?
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in a human service field (if supervised by a master's level professional) or a master’s degree in social work or a related discipline.
How do I apply for this job?
Interested candidates should visit the TFI Family Services careers page at www.tfifamily.org/employment to submit an application.
How to apply
Apply directly on TFI Family Services's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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