Foster Care Coordinator

Location: Memphis, TN (Community-based) – Full-time position

About The Role

Clarvida is seeking a Foster Care Coordinator to support foster families and ensure the safety, stability, and well-being of children placed in care. In this role, you will serve as a key liaison between foster parents, children, internal teams, and community partners while ensuring compliance with state regulations and program standards. This is a community-based position that requires strong relationship-building skills, organization, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities while supporting families through every stage of the foster care process.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, support, and maintain ongoing relationships with foster families
• Coordinate placement services and ongoing support for children in foster care
• Conduct regular home visits and monitor placements to ensure child safety and well-being
• Provide guidance, resources, and training support to foster parents
• Collaborate with internal teams, state agencies, and community partners
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation
• Ensure compliance with state regulations, licensing standards, and agency policies
• Participate in case reviews, meetings, and service planning as required
• Respond to foster family needs, concerns, and placement-related issues

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, psychology, or a related field (or equivalent experience as allowed by state guidelines)
• Experience working in child welfare, foster care, or family services preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently in a community-based environment
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass all required background checks

Pay

$19.23 hourly

Benefits

Full-Time Employees

• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
• Separate sick leave that rolls over annually
• Up to 10 paid holidays*
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options
• DailyPay – access earned wages without waiting for payday*
• Training, development, and continuing education opportunities

All Employees

• 401(k)
• Free licensure supervision (when applicable)
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mileage reimbursement
• Cell phone stipend
• National discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment

*Benefit availability may vary by position, state, or county.