Foster Care Program Lead - Trauma-Informed & Growth

StepStone Family & Youth Services; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

StepStone Family & Youth Services in Nashville, TN is seeking a compassionate Foster Care Program Manager to lead daily operations, supervise staff and foster families, and ensure high-quality services that promote safety, stability, permanency and positive outcomes for youth and families.

This role emphasizes trauma‑informed, strengths‑based and family‑centered practices, with accountability, collaboration, staff development and operational excellence across the program.

Qualifications

• Experience providing direct casework with children and families.
• Administrative and clinical skills for working with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to recruit, supervise, and support staff.
• Understanding of child welfare and juvenile justice contexts.
• Innovative and flexible in changing circumstances.
• Collaborative and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Develops treatment interventions with the Executive Director.
• Evaluates programs and makes recommendations.
• Develops and administers standards for treatment staff.
• Assists in recruitment and training of staff.
• Oversees training, supervision, and discipline of staff.
• Keeps the Executive Director and partner agencies informed of programs and policies.
• Maintains a caseload and provides quality service to clients.
• Represents and interprets the agency's programs to the public and custodial agencies.
• Maintains working relationships with local, state, and national agencies.

Skills

Administrative skills

Clinical skills

Staff management

Communication

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Job description

StepStone Family & Youth Services in Nashville, TN is seeking a compassionate Foster Care Program Manager to lead daily operations, supervise staff and foster families, and ensure high-quality services that promote safety, stability, permanency and positive outcomes for youth and families.

This role emphasizes trauma‑informed, strengths‑based and family‑centered practices, with accountability, collaboration, staff development and operational excellence across the program.