FOSTER CARE COORDINATOR YOUR JOB

As a Foster Care Coordinator, you are on the front lines of ensuring children in foster and kinship care experience safe, stable, and nurturing homes. You'll work closely with foster families, children, and service teams to assess well-being, monitor progress, and ensure services meet each child's unique needs. This role combines direct support, clinical judgment, and advocacy—allowing you to build meaningful relationships while helping children and families move toward stability, healing, and permanency in alignment with The Bair Foundation's mission.

WHO 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, which are 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

Protect Child Safety

• Actively monitor placements, evaluate risk, and respond decisively to safety concerns, including allegations of abuse or neglect. Equip and Support Caregivers
• Coach and support foster and kinship families through supervision and training grounded in the Together Facing The Challenge model. Coordinate Effective Services
• Lead assessment and service planning efforts in partnership with families and team members to support treatment goals and permanency. Track Outcomes and Well-Being
• Complete consistent home visits and ongoing assessments to ensure children receive appropriate care and services. Maintain Regulatory Compliance
• Ensure documentation and service delivery consistently align with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.

WHAT YOU BRING

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, or a related field (state-specific requirements apply) Experience providing casework services to children and families, preferably in foster care or child welfare Strong assessment, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills

Requirements:

Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to meet state training and certification requirements

WHAT PUTS YOU AHEAD

Familiarity with child welfare regulations and best practices Certification or experience with Together Facing The Challenge or similar models Comfort managing crises, on-call responsibilities, and complex family dynamics

YOUR PERKS

Generous Holidays off Generous PTO benefits Medical, Dental, Vision Flexible Schedule Mileage Reimbursement 401K with Employer Match (Traditional and ROTH options) Training and Educational Assistance Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program This is not a complete job description. Full details to follow.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$40,000.00

• $45,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): This position requires employees to pass background checks as required by state and federal regulations for individuals working with children. Do you have any criminal convictions that may prevent clearance approval? Please explain below. This role requires transporting our clients and maintaining eligibility under our insurance carrier's policies. Have you had any driving-related convictions (such as DUI) that would prevent you from being covered by our insurance? This position requires a Bachelor's degree or higher. Please indicate your highest level of education and field of study. Please describe your experience working with children, families, foster care, adoption, behavioral health, or related social service programs. Do you possess a valid driver's license, current vehicle registration, and reliable transportation to fulfill the requirements of this position? Yes No This position requires travel to clients home using your own vehicle with mileage reimbursement. Are you willing and able to travel within the assigned territory as needed? Yes No This position requires providing services within clients' homes and communities. Are you willing and able to perform work in home-based settings? Yes No This position offers a flexible, non-traditional schedule rather than a traditional business hours office schedule. Are you comfortable with this type of schedule?

Yes No Work Location:

In person