Foster Care Coordinator

Thompson Child & Family Focus • Columbia, SC

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About The Position

The Foster Care Coordinator works in Thompson’s South Carolina Foster Care department to support the success and stability of foster placements by supporting youth and caregivers. The role also helps increase the program’s visibility and awareness through administrative support, marketing and outreach efforts, and social media presence.

Typical work includes conducting home visits; providing case management and support to foster families; coordinating services; managing documentation and compliance tasks; and collaborating with internal staff and community partners. The coordinator may also develop outreach content and materials and engage with the community to recruit and support foster homes. Flexibility is required, including some evenings or weekends based on family needs, events, or outreach opportunities. The role participates in an on-call weekend rotation to provide 24/7 support and coverage for foster families in the Columbia area in emergencies or urgent situations. The position works primarily with clients in Columbia, South Carolina.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Valid driver’s 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.
• Pass a drug screening test and an extensive background check.
• Ability to work primarily with clients in Columbia, South Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits.
• Provide case management and support to foster families.
• Coordinate services for youth and foster families.
• Manage documentation and compliance tasks.
• Collaborate with internal staff and community partners.
• Assist with administrative tasks for the foster care program.
• Support marketing and outreach efforts and enhance the program’s social media presence.
• Develop content or materials for outreach and engage with the community to recruit and support new foster homes.
• Participate in an on-call weekend rotation to provide 24/7 support and coverage for foster families in the Columbia area.

Benefits

• Starting pay of $20–$22.11 per hour.
• Three weeks of paid time off in the first year and 10 paid holidays.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance options.
• Life insurance options.
• 401(k) match.
• Education reimbursement.
• Referral bonus eligibility.
• 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 employee assistance program services.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• iPhone and laptop provided for eligible roles.
• Multiple opportunities for growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level