Resource Family Developer - Greenwood, IN

About the role

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. Strong communication, organization, collaboration skills, and a commitment to Christian values and professional integrity are required.

Qualifications

• Alignment with Josiah White’s mission statement, Statement of Faith, and Code of Conduct; strong convictions.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 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.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Promote the need for foster parents in churches and the community; outreach expectations increase when 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 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.
• Participate in an on‑call rotation and respond to child or family needs, training, events, or emergencies as required.

Schedule

This full‑time, exempt position averages 40 hours or more per week. Normal work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Hours may extend outside of normal work hours based on child or family needs, training, events, or on‑call responsibilities. Occasional evening and weekend hours are required to represent the agency at church or community events and to facilitate training sessions.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The employee works in an office, foster homes, and community settings as appropriate to service delivery. Licensing work requires visiting diverse neighborhoods and cultural settings, with frequent local daytime travel and occasional overnight travel. Use of a personal vehicle for agency business is common; mileage is reimbursed per company policy. The role may require climbing steps to access foster homes and completing Mindset crisis‑de‑escalation curriculum and CPR/First Aid training, which involve getting on the floor, on knees, and standing up. The office culture incorporates the Principles of the Teaching Family Model, emphasizing compassion, respect, dignity, cultural sensitivity, and grace for all staff, children, and families.