Foster Care Coordinator

Description

Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and now operates across the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Thompson's continuum of care includes prevention, mental health services, and foster care. All programs are trauma-informed and evidence-based/evidence-informed, aiming to build resilience in clients (ages 0-18) and their families.

What will you do as a Foster Care Coordinator?

• Support the success and stability of foster placements by providing case management and support to foster families
• Coordinate services and manage documentation and compliance tasks
• Collaborate with internal staff and community partners
• Develop content or materials for outreach and engage with the community to recruit and support new foster homes
• Conduct home visits and provide case management
• Manage outreach and engagement activities
• Participate in an on-call weekend rotation for 24/7 support and coverage for foster families in the Greenville area

What does this position offer?

• Starting Pay Range: $21-$22.12 hourly
• Fantastic full-time benefits:
• 3 weeks paid time off (PTO) first year plus 10 paid holidays!
• Health, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life insurance options
• 401K Match
• Education Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus
• Clinical Supervision Reimbursement of $60 for eligible candidates obtaining licensure
• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through FAFSA after 10 years of service
• Eligibility to apply for the state loan repayment program that repays up to $50,000 of student loans
• Paid time off for volunteering in the community
• Free EAP services
• Mileage Reimbursement
• iPhone and Laptop provided for eligible roles
• Multiple opportunities for growth

Requirements

• Must have a valid Driver License and meet any credentialing, licensing, and privileging standards as it pertains to the department you are in.
• Education requirement for this individual contributor role is: Bachelor’s Degree in social work or related field
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite application software, excellent written and oral communication skills
• Meets designation as a Qualified Professional in SC

Qualifications

• Ability to work primarily with Clients in Greenville, SC