Foster Care Coordinator

Alpha Management Community Services; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Alpha Management Community Services, Inc., a Human Service Agency in Durham, NC, is seeking an entry-level Foster Care Coordinator to supervise, evaluate, and monitor Foster Care Parents on a caseload. The role covers Durham, Wake, and Orange counties, with emphasis on understanding foster care services and collaborating with the Department of Social Services.

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in human services or a related field (or a master's in mental health) with relevant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or master's with relevant mental health experience as described in the job posting.
• Two years of mental health experience with a bachelor's degree, or one year with a master's degree.
• Experience in foster care and case management is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, evaluate, and monitor Foster Care Parents assigned to caseload.
• Engage with Durham, Wake, and Orange counties to manage placements and support services.

Skills

Foster care knowledge

Case management experience

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Master's degree in mental health or related field

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Alpha Management Community Services, Inc., a Human Service Agency in Durham, NC is currently seeking an entry level Foster Care Coordinator. Responsibilities include the supervision, evaluation and monitoring of Foster Care Parents assigned to caseload. Foster Care Parents reside in Durham, Wake, Orange and other surrounding counties. Candidates must have some understanding of the foster care service and the Department of Social Services. Experience in a Case Management (QP) role is highly desired. Experience working in Foster Care is strongly preferred. Candidates should also be extremely organized with excellent communication and time management skills. The applicant must have at a minimum a bachelor's degree in the human services field or a related field of study from a school accredited by the Association of Colleges and Schools and at least two years of mental health experience; or a master's degree and one year experience in mental health.