Resource Specialist

Monroe Harding, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroe Harding, Inc. in Nashville is seeking a Full-Time Resource Specialist to advocate for children in foster care, partnering with foster families, birth families, schools, therapists, courts, and community providers in a hands-on, relationship-driven role.

You will handle assessments, coordinate services, attend court hearings, visit foster homes, maintain timely documentation, and participate in Child & Family Team meetings to help children heal and thrive.

Qualifications

• 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

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.

Skills

Relationship builder

Trauma-informed mindset

Organized and accountable

Calm under pressure

Strong communicator

Collaborative teammate

Optimistic advocate for children and

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related human services field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Description

Be the Person Who Helps a Child Finally Feel Safe

Some careers change lives from a distance. This one changes them face-to-face.

For more than 130 years, Monroe Harding has stood beside children and young adults who have experienced abuse, neglect, and trauma. Every child deserves someone who refuses to give up on them—and every foster family deserves someone in their corner.

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.

The Opportunity

Resource Specialists are the heart of Monroe Harding's Foster Care program. You'll manage a caseload while serving as the bridge between children, foster families, birth families, schools, providers, and the courts. Every day is different, but every day matters.

What You'll Do

• 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.

What We're Looking For

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

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

Why You'll Love Working Here

We know the work we do is meaningful—and we also know it can be challenging. That's why we invest in our people with a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, your family, your financial future, and your professional growth.

Our benefits include:

• 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
• The opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families every day

Who We Are

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

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.

Hiring Process

The safety and well-being of the children we serve is our highest priority. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks, required screenings, drug testing, and verification of a valid Tennessee Driver's License.

Monroe Harding is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or other legally protected status.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and interview procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail] or call 615.298.5573.