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LEAD CLINICAL STAFF
Job Code:
06-26-SCCRL-NL2
State:
South Carolina
Office Location:
Charleston
FT/PT Status:
Full Time
Job Type
Social Service Worker Job Description:
YOUR JOB
As Lead Clinical Staff, you will provide advanced clinical oversight and support to ensure the safety, stability, and well-being of children in foster and kinship care. You will serve as a resource to staff and foster families, applying advanced child welfare knowledge and trauma-informed practices to guide service delivery. Through leadership, coaching, and collaboration, you will help ensure high-quality, compliant, and effective care that supports positive outcomes for children and families.
Work Location:
Charleston, SC
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 multiple states across the country. Our programs are child-centered, family-focused, strength-based, and culturally competent, making a meaningful and lasting 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
(Basic Qualifications)
Education:
Bachelor s degree in Social Work or a related human services field
Requirements:
Experience working with children and families in child welfare, foster care, or behavioral health settings
- Strong clinical judgment, assessment, and documentation skills
- Ability to provide guidance and leadership within a multidisciplinary team
WHAT PUTS YOU AHEAD
- Advanced experience in child welfare or foster care services
- Training or experience in trauma-informed or relationship-based care models
- Experience providing clinical consultation or supervision
- Master s degree or professional licensure in a related field
YOUR PERKS
- Generous paid holidays
- Generous PTO benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Flexible scheduling options
- Mileage reimbursement
- 401(k) 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 Qualifications:
WHAT YOU BRING
(Basic Qualifications)
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Human Services field.
Experience:
Three years of experience working with the population served.
WHAT PUTS YOU AHEAD
Advanced experience in child welfare or foster care services
Training or experience in trauma-informed or relationship-based care models
Master's degree or professional licensure in a related field