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Posted August 09, 2026

Prevention Services Program Manager

FosterAdopt Connect
Joplin, MO, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Salary: $50,000 - 56,000/year

Make Your Work Matter Every Day

Are you readytostop comingtowork justtodo a job?

What if you could cometowork knowing that your leadership, guidance, and vision are helping stabilize families and ensure children can remain safely at home without formal entrytofoster care?

As a Prevention Services Program Manager,you'lldo more than oversee a programyou'lllead a team dedicatedtoempowering andassistingfamilies as they build parenting skills, confidence, and connections neededtothrive. By supporting staff, strengthening community partnerships, and ensuring high-quality services,you'llplay a vital role in changing the trajectory of countless children and youth by keeping familiestogether.

Ifyou'relooking for a career where you can see the difference you make in the lives of families every day,we'dlovetomeet you.


Why JoinFosterAdoptConnect?

  • Lead a passionate team committedtopreventing family crises before they happen.
  • Shape and strengthen a program that creates lasting, positive outcomes for families.
  • Work for an innovative organization that values creativity, inclusion, and professional growth.
  • Help families build stability, confidence, and hope.
  • Join a mission that changes livesone child, one parent, and one family at a time.


Prevention Manager

The Prevention Services Program Manager provides leadership and oversight for the program, ensuring high-quality services are delivered. This role supervises andcoachesstafftoprovide supportive services, parenting education, advocacy, and resource connectiontopromote child well-being and prevent children from entering formal foster care whenever safely possible.

Thisisn'tjust apositionit'san opportunitytohelp families succeed, keep children safe, and create stronger futures for generationstocome.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degreerequired(Masters Degreepreferred) in social work, psychology, public administration, or a related human services fieldand two(2+) years of experience working in non-profit social service agencies with management experience(2+ years preferred).
  • Collaborate effectively within diverse, multidisciplinaryteams;adjust communicationand work style toeffectively engagediverse cultures,clients, colleagues, and external partners.
  • Strong verbal communication skills anddemonstratedability to write clearly and effectively with a proventrack recordin setting priorities and proposing new ways of creating efficiencies.
  • Travel required within Kansas, Missouri and/or nationally 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 member.

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