Foster Care Intake Coordinator

About the role

Responsible for all growth activities of the foster care program, including conducting foster home investigations utilizing the regulations established by the Department of Social Services and overseeing placement activities of foster children into the licensed foster homes.

The Intake Coordinator will meet goals established for licensing foster parents monthly and placements of children into licensed foster homes through screening, logging, and referring prospective foster family calls.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate orientation and interview with prospective foster families.
• Process foster family applications within required time frames (references, SLED, CPS check, medicals, fingerprinting, inspections by Fire Marshal & Dept. of Health).
• Conduct licensing study for foster home applicants at the time of licensure and re-licensure for foster families within caseload.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a Human Service field or a Bachelor's degree and one (1) year experience in working with clients in foster care.
• Prefer a minimum of four (4) years of experience working with children and families, three (3) of which should be with children in foster care.
• Prefer a minimum of one (1) year in a counseling or social worker capacity.
• Has a belief system and engages in faith practices that are compatible with those of the United Methodist Church.

Benefits

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary benefits such as STD, LTD, and Group life.
• 403(b) with company match.
• Ample vacation and sick leave.
• Mission/Volunteer leave.
• Credit Union.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Career opportunities throughout the state of SC.

Full-time employees enjoy a rewarding, client-focused work environment.