Foster Care Coordinator

Get to know Thompson! 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.

About the role

As a Foster Care Coordinator in the South Carolina Foster Care department, you will play a critical role in ensuring the success and stability of foster placements by supporting both the youth and the caregivers. You’ll also help increase visibility and awareness of the foster care program by assisting with administrative tasks, engaging in marketing and outreach efforts, and enhancing the program’s social media presence.

A typical day as a Foster Care Coordinator will include conducting home visits, providing case management and support to foster families, coordinating services, managing documentation and compliance tasks, and collaborating with internal staff and community partners. You may also spend time developing content or materials for outreach and engaging 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. This position also includes participation in an on-call weekend rotation to ensure 24/7 support and coverage for foster families in the Columbia area in case of emergencies or urgent needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits to support foster families and youth
• Provide 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 marketing efforts
• Engage with the community to recruit and support new foster homes
• Participate in an on-call weekend rotation for emergencies or urgent needs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work or related field
• 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
• Valid Driver License and ability to meet credentialing, licensing, and privileging standards
• Must pass a drug screening test and an extensive background check
• Ability to work primarily with clients in Columbia, SC

Qualifications

• Passion for working with youth and adolescents
• Commitment to making an impact on the lives of others
• Alignment with Thompson’s values: Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Caring, and Integrity

Benefits

• Starting pay range: $20-$22.11 hourly
• 3 weeks paid time off (PTO) in the 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