Foster Care Coordinator

Description

Thompson was founded in 1886 as an orphanage and has since expanded to operate across the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Thompson's continuum of care includes prevention, mental health services, and foster care programs, all of which are trauma-informed and evidence-based.

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
• Conduct home visits
• Engage in marketing and outreach efforts to increase visibility and awareness of the foster care program
• Develop content or materials for outreach and engage with the community to recruit and support new foster homes
• Flexibility is key, some evenings or weekends may be required based on family needs, events, or outreach opportunities
• Participate in an on-call weekend rotation to ensure 24/7 support and coverage for foster families in the Greenville area in case of emergencies or urgent needs

What does this position offer?

• Starting Pay Range: $20.67-$22.12 hourly
• Fantastic full-time benefits including:
• 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
• 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
• Mets designation as a Qualified Professional in SC

Qualifications

• Pass a drug screening test
• An extensive background check is required
• Ability to work primarily with Clients in Raleigh, NC

Skills

• Flexibility
• Communication skills
• Case management
• Outreach and recruitment
• Home visits
• Documentation and compliance tasks
• Community partnerships

Benefits

• Full-time benefits including:
• 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
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility through FAFSA after 10 years of service
• State loan repayment program eligibility 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

Schedule

• Flexibility is key, some evenings or weekends may be required based on family needs, events, or outreach opportunities
• Participation in an on-call weekend rotation to ensure 24/7 support and coverage for foster families in the Greenville area in case of emergencies or urgent needs