Resource Specialist

About the role

For more than 130 years, Monroe Harding has stood beside children and young adults who have experienced abuse, neglect, and trauma. As a Full-Time Resource Specialist, you'll serve as the primary advocate for children in foster care while partnering closely with foster parents, birth families, schools, therapists, courts, and community providers. You'll help children navigate challenging seasons while ensuring they have the support, stability, and services they need to heal and thrive.

This isn't a desk job. You'll build relationships, solve problems, coordinate services, attend court hearings, visit foster homes, and celebrate the milestones that help children move beyond trauma toward hope.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for children through assessments, treatment planning, home visits, and crisis support.
• Support foster families through coaching, consultation, and annual home re-approvals.
• Coordinate care with schools, therapists, birth families, DCS, courts, and community partners.
• Maintain timely documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in Child & Family Team meetings and ongoing professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related human services field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of child welfare, trauma-informed care, and family systems.
• Valid Tennessee Driver's License and reliable transportation.

Skills

• Relationship builder
• Trauma-informed mindset
• Organized and accountable
• Calm under pressure
• Strong communicator
• Collaborative teammate
• Optimistic advocate for children and families

Benefits

• Employer-supported medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and paid sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Company-paid long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities

About Us

Since 1893, Monroe Harding has helped more than 16,000 children and young adults move beyond trauma to experience hope. Our work is guided by Optimism, Inclusion, Curiosity, Personal Accountability, and Collaboration.

Our values aren't words on a wall—they guide every decision we make and every relationship we build. We believe the best outcomes happen when compassionate professionals work together to help children and families heal.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks, required screenings, drug testing, and verification of a valid Tennessee Driver's License.