Resource Specialist

Monroe Harding Inc. • Nashville, TN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This role serves as the primary advocate for children in foster care, partnering closely with foster parents, birth families, schools, therapists, courts, and community providers. The Resource Specialist helps children navigate challenging seasons, ensuring they have the support, stability, and services needed to heal and thrive. This is a hands-on position involving building relationships, problem-solving, coordinating services, attending court hearings, visiting foster homes, and celebrating milestones.

Resource Specialists are central to Monroe Harding's Foster Care program, managing a caseload and acting as a liaison between children, foster families, birth families, schools, providers, and the courts. Every day presents unique challenges and opportunities to make a difference.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related human services field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of related experience preferred
• Knowledge of child welfare, trauma-informed care, and family systems
• Valid Tennessee Driver's License and reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

• Relationship builder
• Trauma-informed mindset
• Organized and accountable
• Calm under pressure
• Strong communicator
• Collaborative teammate
• Optimistic advocate for children and families

Responsibilities

• Advocate for children through assessments, treatment planning, home visits, and crisis support.
• Support foster families through coaching, consultation, and annual home re-approvals.
• Coordinate care with schools, therapists, birth families, DCS, courts, and community partners.
• Maintain timely documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in Child & Family Team meetings and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

• Employer-supported medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and paid sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Company-paid long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
• The opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families every day

What This Job Offers

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