Trauma-Informed Foster Care Program Leader

BrightSpring Health Services Corporation; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

StepStone Family & Youth Services in Nashville, TN seeks a compassionate Foster Care Program Manager to oversee daily operations, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality services for children and families involved in foster care.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, strength-based, and family-centered practices, with a focus on accountability, collaboration, staff development, and compliance with licensing and state regulations to promote safety, stability, and positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Administrative and clinical skills with the ability to work with children, families, staff and community.
• Capable of selecting qualified personnel, delegating responsibility and maintaining professional respect.
• Understanding the needs of children and families involved with child welfare or juvenile justice.
• Innovative and flexible to cope with interruptions and changing circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Develops effective treatment interventions for children and families in welfare and/or juvenile justice systems.
• Evaluates programs and makes recommendations to the Executive Director.
• Develops and administers standards and procedures for treatment staff.
• Assists in recruitment/hiring, oversees training, supervision, promotion, and discipline.
• Oversees training and ongoing supervision of staff.
• Keeps executive and agencies informed of programs and policies.
• Maintains a caseload and provides quality service to clients.
• Represents the agency to public custodial agencies, courts, and the community.
• Maintains good relationships with local, state, and national agencies.

Skills

Administrative & clinical skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Child welfare understanding

Innovative & flexible

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

StepStone Family & Youth Services in Nashville, TN seeks a compassionate Foster Care Program Manager to oversee daily operations, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality services for children and families involved in foster care.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, strength-based, and family-centered practices, with a focus on accountability, collaboration, staff development, and compliance with licensing and state regulations to promote safety, stability, and positive outcomes.