Foster Care Coordinator

Thompson; Winston-Salem (NC); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 3 weeks

Holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life insurance

401K match

Education reimbursement

Referral bonus

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (FAFSA

Student loan repayment program

Volunteer time off

EAP services

Mileage reimbursement

Laptop and iPhone provided

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Thompson is seeking a Foster Care Coordinator to support youth and families in the Foster Care program in the Winston-Salem/High Point area. The role emphasizes trauma-informed practice, regulatory documentation, and crisis response within a hybrid/remote setup.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in social work or related field, at least 2 years of relevant experience, and a valid driver’s license. Benefits include PTO, health/dental/vision, and 401K match.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; excellent written and verbal communication. Meets NC Qualified Professional requirements.
• Must pass a drug screening and extensive background check.
• Willing to obtain required vehicle insurance coverage as specified.
• Able to support clients in Winston-Salem and High Point, NC.

Responsibilities

• Support, guidance, coordination, and intervention for assigned youth and families in the Foster Care program.
• Maintain trauma-informed practices in interactions with clients, peers, and leadership.
• Ensure documentation for foster children meets regulatory compliance and manage health records; ensure treatment plans and authorizations meet policy and crisis response needs.

Skills

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Job 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.

Description

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: $20-$24 Hourly
• 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.
• All potential job candidates must be willing to obtain vehicle insurance coverage with the following minimum auto liability insurance: $100,000 each person, $300,000 per accident for bodily injury, and $100,000 for property damage
• Able to support clients in Winston-Salem and High Point, NC
• This role is Hybrid/Remote for Candidates in or near Winston-Salem and High Point, NC

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.

Thompson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thompson participates in E-Verify

Salary Description

$20-$24 Hourly

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