Foster Care Specialist

About the role

Foster Care Specialists at Methodist Home for Children play a critical role in helping children and families navigate challenging transitions. You'll work directly with foster families, birth families, community partners, and child welfare professionals to ensure children have the support, advocacy, and stability they need to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload while building strong relationships with children, caregivers, and community partners
• Provide case management and family-centered services to children and families
• Support foster parents through ongoing coaching, training, and advocacy
• Partner with DSS, schools, therapists, medical providers, and court personnel
• Develop service plans and help families work toward reunification and permanency goals
• Advocate for children's educational, medical, behavioral health, and developmental needs
• Maintain timely documentation and comply with licensing and regulatory requirements
• Participate in foster parent recruitment, training, and support efforts
• Provide after-hours support on a rotating basis, with team backup available

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, or a related field
• Two or more years of experience in child welfare, foster care, family preservation, case management, mental health, juvenile justice, or related human services work
• Strong assessment, documentation, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Qualifications

• Pass a background check
• Pass a drug screening
• Pass a criminal history check

Skills

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Knowledge of child welfare laws and regulations
• Experience working with diverse populations

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Company-paid $75,000 life insurance
• Flexible spending account options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment

Pay

$45,000+ (based on education and experience)

Schedule

Full-time position

Equal Opportunity Employer

Methodist Home for Children is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone belongs.