Foster Care Coordinator

Clarvida • Gallatin, TN

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Clarvida is hiring a community-based Foster Care Coordinator in Smyrna and Gallatin, Tennessee. The coordinator supports foster families and helps ensure the safety, stability, and well-being of children placed in care. The role serves as a liaison among foster parents, children, internal teams, and community partners, while ensuring compliance with state regulations and program standards. It requires relationship-building, organization, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities while supporting families throughout the foster care process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, psychology, or a related field, or equivalent experience as allowed by state guidelines.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a community-based environment.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass all required background checks.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in child welfare, foster care, or family services.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, support, and maintain ongoing relationships with foster families.
• Coordinate placement services and ongoing support for children in foster care.
• Conduct regular home visits and monitor placements to ensure child safety and well-being.
• Provide guidance, resources, and training support to foster parents.
• Collaborate with internal teams, state agencies, and community partners.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation.
• Ensure compliance with state regulations, licensing standards, and agency policies.
• Participate in case reviews, meetings, and service planning as required.
• Respond to foster family needs, concerns, and placement-related issues.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Paid vacation days that increase with tenure.
• Separate sick leave that rolls over annually.
• Up to 10 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options.
• DailyPay access to earned wages before payday.
• Training, development, and continuing education opportunities.
• 401(k).
• Free licensure supervision when applicable.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Cell phone stipend.
• National discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time