Foster Care Coordinator

RiseMe; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Health Benefits

401K Match

Education Reimbursement

Referral Bonus

PSLF Eligibility

Loan Repayment Program

Volunteer PTO

Free EAP

Mileage Reimbursement

Devices Provided

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Thompson, a trusted nonprofit serving children and families across the Carolinas, is hiring a Foster Care Coordinator in Charlotte, NC.

You will provide support, guidance and coordination for youth in Foster Care, ensure regulatory compliant documentation and crisis response. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; excellent written and oral communication; NC Qualified Professional.

Responsibilities

• Support, guidance, coordination, and intervention for assigned youth and families in Foster Care.
• Ensure documentation meets regulatory compliance and manage health records; support treatment plans and crisis response as needed.

Skills

Driver's License

MS Office proficiency

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in social work or related field

Job description

Description

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.

What will you do as a Foster Care Coordinator?

• As a Foster Care Coordinator in the Foster Care department, you will support, guidance, coordination, and intervention to their assigned youth and families in the Foster Care program. Performance will be measured by your individual outcomes, achieving your individual targets/goals, your contribution to your overall program team/department and your buy-in to the culture of the organization.
• A typical day as a Foster Care Coordinator includes being punctual, arriving on time, and being prepared. Displaying trauma informed practices and principles in your interactions with customers, with peers and with leadership. Ensuring documentation for all foster children meets regulatory compliance, manage the entire health record, and ensure treatment plans and authorizations are all adhering to policy and providing effective crises response as needed.

What does this position offer?

• Starting Pay Range: $44-$47k annually
• Fantastic Full-time benefits…
• 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

Minimum Qualifications/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 relate field
• A 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 NC.
• All potential job candidates must pass a drug screening test, and an extensive background check is required.

You’re the right fit for the Foster Care Coordinator position if…

• You have a passion for working with youth & adolescents!
• You enjoy knowing you’re making an IMPACT on the lives of others!
• EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION, COMMITMENT, CARING, AND INTEGRITY are important to you!
• The Foster Care Coordinator plays a vital part to the company structure. Join Us!

Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thompson participates in E-Verify