Foster Care Specialist

Columbia

Saturday, 25 April 2026

The Foster Care Specialist:Carries a caseload of 8 to 10 families. Provides services to the entire family—not just the identified youth—to build trust and support treatment alignment. Attends 3 weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professional development and quarterly booster training sessions to enhance clinical skills. Provides on-call crisis support to the youth and family (schedules vary by location)Completes accurate and timely documentation in an electronic medical record system (EMR)Performs other duties as assigned. Additional Information: Schedule is flexible and non-traditional as it is based around the availability of youth and families served. Applicants must possess a current, valid driver’s license, an automobile for work purposes, and proof of auto insurance. Community-based staff will be reimbursed for applicable mileage. Salary:$52,000 - $60,000 per year based on education and clinical license. Qualifications:Master’s degree in a social services discipline (required)Degrees that can be considered include: social work, drug and alcohol education or counseling, psychology, criminal justice, guidance counseling, or marriage and family therapy (others subject to review)Experience with the Foster Care System (preferred)Experience with counseling adolescents in a clinical setting (preferred)Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Basic computer knowledge. Ability to maintain a flexible schedule

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