Foster Care Coordinator

Tennessee (Community-based)

Foster Care Coordinator

Full-Time
Competitive, based on experience
Tennessee
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About the Role

Clarvida is seeking a Foster Care Coordinator to support foster families and ensure the safety, stability, and well-being of children placed in care. In this role, you will serve as a key liaison between foster parents, children, internal teams, and community partners while ensuring compliance with state regulations and program standards.

This is a community-based position that requires strong relationship-building skills, organization, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities while supporting families through every stage of the foster care process.

Responsibilities

  • Recruit, support, and maintain ongoing relationships with foster families
  • Coordinate placement services and ongoing support for children in foster care
  • Conduct regular home visits and monitor placements to ensure child safety and well-being
  • Provide guidance, resources, and training support to foster parents
  • Collaborate with internal teams, state agencies, and community partners
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation
  • Ensure compliance with state regulations, licensing standards, and agency policies
  • Participate in case reviews, meetings, and service planning as required
  • Respond to foster family needs, concerns, and placement-related issues

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, psychology, or a related field (or equivalent experience as allowed by state guidelines)
  • Experience working in child welfare, foster care, or family services preferred
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently in a community-based environment
  • Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation
  • Ability to pass all required background checks

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation
Competitive, based on experience

Full-Time Employees

Competitive pay
Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
Separate sick leave that rolls over annually
Up to 10 paid holidays*
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options
DailyPay – access earned wages without waiting for payday*
Training, development, and continuing education opportunities

All Employees

401(k)
Free licensure supervision (when applicable)
Pet insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Mileage reimbursement
Cell phone stipend
National discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment

Benefit availability may vary by position, state, or county.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about supporting foster families and helping children thrive in safe, stable environments, we encourage you to apply for the Foster Care Coordinator position with Clarvida.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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About Clarvida

Clarvida provides behavioral health and human services across multiple states, delivering recovery-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care. We support clinicians with supervision, training, and a collaborative work culture.

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Equal Opportunity Employer. Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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