Treatment Foster Care Program Manager

HumanKind • Lynchburg, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Treatment Foster Care (TFC) Program Manager plays a critical leadership role in supporting children and families through safe, stable, and therapeutic foster care placements. This position combines clinical insight, program leadership, and relationship-building—overseeing foster home placements, guiding treatment planning, and supporting foster parents and staff. As a key liaison between families, community partners, and placing agencies, the Program Manager helps ensure every child receives the care, structure, and support needed to thrive.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in human services field
• Five years of case management for children and families
• Two years of experience supervising three of more direct reports
• Knowledge of Virginia foster care standards and regulations
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Ability to complete, pass, and maintain all required background checks and drug test
• Proven ability to supervise, coach, and support staff effectively
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills to evaluate child and family needs
• Experience developing and managing service or treatment plans
• Strong organizational and documentation skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively in crisis situations
• Commitment to providing culturally responsive, child-centered services

Nice To Haves

• Opportunities for professional development, skill-building, and career growth—including the ability to take on new responsibilities and advance internally

Responsibilities

• Overseeing foster home placements
• Guiding treatment planning
• Supporting foster parents and staff
• Acting as a liaison between families, community partners, and placing agencies
• Ensuring children receive the care, structure, and support needed to thrive
• Thoughtfully matching children with foster homes that meet their individual needs
• Ensuring foster parents feel supported, prepared, and confident in providing care
• Developing, implementing, and adjusting treatment plans to support measurable progress
• Maintaining strong partnerships with DSS, schools, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders
• Ensuring program documentation, licensing standards, and compliance requirements are consistently met
• Supporting staff through effective supervision, coaching, and clear expectations
• Managing crisis situations with professionalism, urgency, and care

Benefits

• Over 5 weeks of Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay to use at your discretion
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 403(b) Retirement plan with company match and contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunities for professional development, skill-building, and career growth—including the ability to take on new responsibilities and advance internally
• Life insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees