Foster Care Coordinator

CHILDHELP • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Childhelp is seeking a Foster Care Coordinator to provide crucial support and guidance to children in state custody and their foster families. In this role, you will be the central point of contact for the children in our care, their biological parents, foster parents, and other essential stakeholders like DCFS workers, court staff, and therapists. You'll play a vital role in ensuring these children receive the services they need—from medical and educational support to behavioral health and psychiatric care—in a safe and nurturing home environment. Your primary goal will be to help children and families achieve permanency and stability.

Requirements

• A master's degree or equivalent, or a bachelor's degree with a minimum of one year of casework experience. (The casework experience can be substituted with 27 quarter hours in behavioral sciences like social work, psychology, or sociology.)
• A clear three-tier background check is required.

Nice To Haves

• Compassionate and dedicated professional with a passion for helping children and families.
• Proactive and empathetic professional who can provide crisis intervention and support to children and families in need.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for the best interests of children and families by developing comprehensive, individualized service plans, coordinating community resources, and ensuring all services are delivered in a timely manner.
• Conduct regular home and face-to-face visits with children and families to provide ongoing support, crisis intervention, and guidance on behavioral management and mental health issues.
• Ensure all case notes, assessments, incident reports, and other required documentation are completed accurately and on time, maintaining compliance with DCFS state policies and COA standards.
• Attend court hearings, treatment team meetings, and other child-related meetings.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with community agencies to support the children and families in your care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees