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Foster Care Specialist
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The Bair Foundation Child & Family Ministries
Pittsburgh, PA (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
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FOSTER CARE SPECIALIST
Job Code:
05-26-PAHAR-NLState:
PennsylvaniaOffice Location:
HarrisburgFT/PT Status:
Full Time Job TypeSocial Service Worker Job Description:
YOUR JOB
As a Foster Care Specialist, you play a vital role in ensuring children placed in foster care experience safe, stable, and supportive homes. You will partner closely with foster families, children, and service teams to monitor placements, provide guidance and training to caregivers, and advocate for each child's well-being. Through relationship-building, clinical insight, and consistent support, you help foster families succeed while ensuring children receive the care, structure, and encouragement they need to grow and heal.Work Location:
Office-based with Community TravelWHO WE ARE
Founded in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania in 1967, The Bair Foundation is a Christian non-profit ministry serving children and families. We have provided quality care and services to children, youth, and families through a myriad of effective community-based services. Today, The Bair Foundation provides services in 9 states, including Kentucky, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Our programs are child-centered, family-focused, strength-based, and culturally competent, making a significant and positive impact on the children and families we serve. We strive to touch lives and create a better future.WHAT YOU'LL DO TO MAKE AN IMPACT
- Be a Steady Presence for Children
- Provide guidance, encouragement, and advocacy for children navigating foster care—helping them feel safe, supported, and valued during uncertain times.
- Empower Families to Change Lives
- Walk alongside foster parents as a coach and partner, equipping them with the tools, confidence, and encouragement needed to provide healing homes.
- Create Stability Where It's Needed Most
- Help ensure children experience consistent care, structure, and support so they can begin to rebuild trust and thrive.
- Champion Every Child's Potential
- Work with families and service teams to ensure each child receives the support, opportunities, and care they need to grow into their full potential.
- Build Connections that Last
- Help strengthen relationships between children, caregivers, and support systems—laying the groundwork for lasting stability and brighter futures.
WHAT PUTS YOU AHEAD
- Experience supporting foster or kinship caregivers
- Familiarity with child welfare systems, regulations, and best practices
- Experience facilitating training or coaching caregivers
- Comfort navigating crisis situations and supporting complex family dynamics
YOUR PERKS
- Generous Holiday and PTO benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Schedule
- Professional Development Assistance
- Mileage Reimbursement
- 401(k) Traditional and Roth options with employer match
- Training and Educational Assistance
- Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program