Foster Care Coordinator

Location: Shelbyville, TN, Smyrna, TN (Community-based)

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: 19.23 hourly

Date Posted: 09/8/2026

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 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.

Learn more: www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values

See other opportunities: www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida

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

Equal Opportunity Statement 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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