Resource Family Developer

Job Description

Job Description

Status: Regular, Full-time, Exempt

Position summary:  The Resource Family Developer is responsible for recruiting, assessing, licensing, and supporting foster parents in alignment with Josiah White’s mission and state regulations. This role evaluates the suitability and therapeutic capacity of potential foster families, maintains accurate licensing documentation, and ensures compliance with Indiana Administrative Code standards. The individual builds strong relationships with foster parents, staff, and community partners to promote quality care and successful placements. The position requires strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills, along with a commitment to uphold Christian values and professional integrity.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Essential job functions:

• 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.

Work Schedule:  This position requires, on average, 40 hours or more per week. Normal work hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Hours may extend outside of normal work hours based on child or family needs, training and events, or when responding to on call. Occasional evening and weekend hours will be required to represent the agency at church or community events, and to facilitate pre-service and in-service training sessions.  This position will require participation in an on-call rotation.

Physical Demands & Work Environment: The employee in this role will work in an office, foster homes and/or community settings as appropriate to service delivery. Frequent local day-time travel and occasional overnight travel is required. The employee must be able to successfully complete Mindset, our crisis and de-escalation curriculum, and CPR/First Aid training, which requires the ability to get on the floor, on knees, and back up. 

Principles of the Teaching Family Model will be incorporated into the culture of the office.  We are committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals–staff, children, and families–are treated with compassion, respect, and dignity. Our ministry seeks to serve each child and family with empathy, cultural sensitivity, and grace.