Community Connections YouThrive (CCYT) Specialist

Make Your Work Matter Every Day

Are you ready to stop coming to work just to do a job?

What if you could come to work knowing that your time, energy, and passion are helping young adults successfully transition out of foster care foster to independent adulthood? By providing critical guidance and connections to community resources, this position plays a vital role in changing the trajectory of a young person's life. 

At FosterAdopt Connect, we're building something bigger than ourselves. Every day, our team works alongside children, youth, and families navigating the challenges of the child welfare system. For more than 25 years, we've been leading innovative, family-centered solutions across Kansas and Missouri, helping create brighter futures for children and stronger communities for everyone. We believe meaningful work should also be inspiring work. That's why we've built a culture that is collaborative, supportive, diverse, and mission-driven. Here, your ideas matter, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is visible.

If you're looking for a career where you can see the difference you make in the lives of people every day, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join FosterAdopt Connect?

• Be part of a passionate team committed to helping young adults build stability, confidence, and hope. 
• Work for an innovative organization that values creativity, inclusion, and professional growth.
• Join a mission that changes lives—one child, one parent, and one family at a time.

Community Connection Youthrive (CCYT) Specialist

The Community Connections YouThrive (CCYT) Specialist provides one-on-one services in the community to young adults, ages 17-26, who are currently or formerly in the foster care system. CCYT Specialists assist young adults in determining goals for a successful transition from foster care to independent adulthood.  Specialists then support young adults in reaching their goals via guidance and connections to community resources. 

This isn't just a position—it's an opportunity to help young adults face a brighter future. 

Qualifications & Preferred Skills

•  Personal lived experience of childhood or adolescent hardship or adversity that contributes to empathy, resilience, and an ability to build authentic connection with young adults who have experienced disconnection from family or other support systems. 
• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Proven ability to write clearly, concisely, and effectively for a variety of audiences.   
• Ability to quickly establish rapport and build trust. 
• Travel required with or without accommodation. 

Compensation and Benefits  

• Compensation commensurate with experience. 

• Comprehensive benefits package including: 

• Highly-competitive health plan. 

• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with generous employer contribution. 

• Life insurance and long-term disability provided at no cost to employee.  

• Voluntary life and short-term disability options available. 

• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% employer match. 

• Flexible Spending Account with medical expense and dependent care options. 

• Employee Assistance Program. 

• Generous paid time off and holidays. 

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 members.