Foster and Adoption Ministry Specialist

Description

CULTURE & SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP

Traders Point Christian Church defines our culture by these three gospel-centered values: humble, hungry, and healthy. We expect and hold staff accountable for living out these values through their behaviors daily. We expect staff to humble themselves before God and others, work hard and unto God to advance His mission. We expect staff to focus on their health: relationally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. We expect staff to be active members of the church who contribute to the church’s mission and vision. We expect staff to serve as spiritual leaders to our church body by being part of a group, serving, attending service, and tithing.
 

JOB SUMMARY

The Foster & Adoption Ministry Specialist leads an effective, engaging, measurable, and high impact team of volunteers that supports foster and adoptive families so that they can win at home. The Foster & Adoption Ministry Specialist also oversees the Resource Center, serving families and organizations that are impacted by the foster care crisis.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversight of Foster & Adoption Ministry Partners

DUTIES/PRIMARY JOB PRODUCTS

• Lead & Develop Volunteer Teams
  • Recruit, onboard, train, and develop Foster & Adoption Ministry volunteers for Care Communities, Resource Center, and Handyman Team.
  • Provide ongoing training, leadership development, and care for team members.
  • Oversee celebration initiatives to ensure volunteer retention and morale.
  • Maintain background checks for all volunteers to ensure compliance and safety.
  • Responsibility for multiplying leaders within the Foster & Adoption Ministry.
  • Implement Traders Point’s Serve Culture model.

• Oversee Care Communities & Family Support
  • Ensure Care Communities effectively support foster & adoptive families by working hand in hand with families, coaches, team leaders, and care community volunteers.
  • Launch and maintain new care communities, ensuring maximum effectiveness.
  • Regularly assess the needs of families in care communities, ensuring they receive appropriate support, care, and resourcing.

• Manage the Foster & Adoption Ministry Resource Center
  • Provide leadership over the Resource Center, ensuring that families are resourced quickly and followed up with well.
  • Oversee the Foster & Adoption Ministry inventory system.
  • Oversee the ordering of Resource Center supplies.
  • Facilitate Resource Center pick-ups or deliveries.
  • Maintain the Amazon Wish List as needed.

• Church Engagement
  • Recruit and mobilize staff, residents, and volunteers to serve effectively in our Foster & Adoption Ministry.
  • Help facilitate Rooted Serve, Life in Limbo, and Journey Bag Packing events as ways to engage our church in serving with Foster & Adoption Ministry.
  • Assist with foster & adoption courses, monthly support groups, monthly “Join us at The Park” events, and trauma competent care trainings as needed.

• Communications & Awareness
  • Maintain and manage the Foster & Adoption Ministry’s social media presence, creating engaging content and responding to interactions.
  • Communicate ministry updates, volunteer opportunities, and impact stories to the Outreach team, increasing awareness and engagement.

• Other
  • Ensure the Foster & Adoption Ministry budget is stewarded wisely and distributed efficiently.
  • Work closely with the Foster & Adoption Ministry Director and Lead Outreach Pastor to align strategies with TPCC’s mission and vision while effectively serving vulnerable children and families.
  • Coordinate the use of Traders Point campuses and The Park for foster agency trainings, support groups, events, etc.
  • Contribute to the overall Outreach strategy in collaboration with the Lead Outreach Pastor.
  • Support church-wide outreach events or additional projects as directed by the Lead Outreach Pastor. 

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Report to the Lead Outreach Pastor
• Work closely with the Foster & Adoption Ministry Director
• Work closely with the Outreach team
• Serve as liaison with external partners

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Demonstrates knowledge of the needs of vulnerable children in both understanding and application
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong delegation skills
• Attention to detail and follow through

PREFERRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Demonstrates knowledge of the foster care system and adoption process, including trends, issues, and resources available
• Ability to train & equip people towards a common vision
• Familiarity with computer databases and software

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree, preferred
• Experience leading volunteer teams and developing volunteer leaders, preferred
• Trained in trauma competent care & TBRI, preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS.
Constantly

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
• No adverse environmental conditions expected
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing

Occasionally

• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another

Travel

• Local travel predominately

CLASSIFICATION

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Full or Part Time: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (some evenings or weekends for events/initiatives/serving opportunities)

Qualifications