Foster Care Coordinator

About the role

Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has grown into an organization operating across the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee and Kentucky. Thompson’s continuum of care encompasses three domains: prevention, mental health services and foster care. All Thompson programs are trauma-informed and evidence-based/evidence-informed with the intention of building resilience in our clients (ages 0-18) and their families, both virtually and in person. Our values are Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring and Integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, guidance, coordination, and intervention to assigned youth and families in the Foster Care program.
• Achieve individual outcomes and targets/goals.
• Contribute to the overall program team/department and buy-in to the organizational culture.
• Be punctual, arrive on time, and be prepared.
• Display trauma‑informed practices and principles in interactions with customers, peers, and leadership.
• Ensure documentation for all foster children meets regulatory compliance; manage the entire health record.
• Ensure treatment plans and authorizations adhere to policy.
• Provide effective crisis response as needed.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Must pass a drug screening test.
• Extensive background check required.

Qualifications

• Meets designation as a Qualified Professional in North Carolina (NC).

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite application software.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Pay

Starting pay range: $44,000–$47,000 annually.

Benefits