Foster Care Coordinator
About The Position
The Foster Care Coordinator works in Thompson’s South Carolina Foster Care department, supporting the success and stability of foster placements by assisting youth and caregivers. The role also supports program visibility and awareness through administrative work, marketing and outreach efforts, and social media content. Typical duties include conducting home visits, providing case management and support to foster families, coordinating services, maintaining documentation and compliance, and collaborating with internal staff and community partners. The coordinator may develop outreach content and materials and engage with the community to recruit and support new foster homes. The role primarily serves clients in Columbia, South Carolina, and includes participation in an on-call weekend rotation to provide foster families in the Columbia area with 24/7 support for emergencies or urgent needs. Some evening or weekend work may be required based on family needs, events, or outreach opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field.
- At least 2 years of relevant professional experience.
- Valid driver license.
- Meet applicable departmental credentialing, licensing, and privileging standards.
- Meet the designation requirements for a Qualified Professional in South Carolina.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite application software.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work primarily with clients in Columbia, South Carolina.
- Must pass a drug screening test and an extensive background check.
Responsibilities
- Conduct home visits.
- Provide case management and support to foster families.
- Coordinate services for youth and caregivers.
- Manage documentation and compliance tasks.
- Collaborate with internal staff and community partners.
- Assist with administrative tasks, marketing, outreach, and social media to increase awareness of the foster care program.
- Develop outreach content or materials and engage with the community to recruit and support new foster homes.
- Participate in an on-call weekend rotation to provide support and coverage for foster families in the Columbia area.
Benefits
- Three weeks of paid time off in the first year and 10 paid holidays.
- Health, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance options.
- 401(k) match.
- Education reimbursement.
- Referral bonus.
- Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through FAFSA after 10 years of service.
- Eligibility to apply for the state loan repayment program, which repays up to $50,000 of student loans.
- Paid time off for volunteering in the community.
- Free EAP services.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- iPhone and laptop provided for eligible roles.
- Multiple opportunities for growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
