PT Foster Care Coordinator

At Dungarvin, we are more than a provider of support services—we’re a mission‑driven team rooted in respect, response and choice. Since 1976, we’ve been dedicated to meeting people where they are, working alongside them to provide person‑centered supports that allow people to live independently as possible.

With services in 15 states, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a real difference—one person, one voice, one choice at a time. We encourage you to embrace this opportunity to impact someone’s life.

Schedule: PT position: MWF 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. This position will start as PT and transition to FT.
Wage: Starting at $22.75 per hour.

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401 K plan with 3% employer match at one year of service
• Paid Time Off accrual – employees who work 40 hours in a 2‑week period
• PTO Donation
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Scheduled pay increases
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mileage reimbursement
• Job mobility options within Dungarvin 15 states of services
• T‑Mobile, Verizon, Dell, and other National Brand Discounts
• Pay Active—access to 50% of your pay before payday
• Dedicated training department with paid training

• Demonstrate competence in State and Federal standards for Therapeutic/Foster Care Services and licensing rules.
• Assist with recruiting qualified foster parents and staff necessary to meet the needs of the youth served.
• Ensure Foster Parents and assigned staff complete and maintain all training requirements.
• Provide pre‑service and ongoing training to foster parents to ensure they possess the skills necessary to provide quality services to the youth.
• Serve as liaison to DSS, DMH and other community agencies regarding service planning issues and needs of youth in the Therapeutic/Foster Care program.
• Conduct intakes, obtain and complete necessary assessments, collect documentation, and determine appropriate placement and services for youth referred to the program.
• Write, coordinate, implement, and monitor person‑centered service plans and ensure quality care of youth.
• Advocate for the youth in care and participate in the interdisciplinary team process in development of the Person Centered Service Plan.
• Ensure service authorizations are current and provide necessary updates to authorizing authorities in a timely manner.
• Provide mediation between the youth, foster parents, guardians, family members, and other agencies relative to needs and desires identified by the team.
• Establish and maintain files for youth receiving foster care services and ensure all required documentation is completed in a timely manner.
• Assist with the transfer of youth to other services or terminate services when the current placement is no longer deemed necessary or appropriate.
• Assist in accessing community resources identified for youth and foster parents.
• Assist foster parents and/or assigned staff develop mediation and intervention strategies and implement them to resolve conflicts.
• Foster Care licensing experience is a plus.

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• Must meet the minimum requirements for QP qualification:
  Bachelor’s degree in a human service field and have two years of full‑time accumulated mh/dd/sa experience with the population served, or a substance abuse professional with two years of full‑time post‑bachelor’s supervised experience in alcoholism and drug abuse counseling; OR Master’s degree in a human service field and have one year of full‑time accumulated mh/dd/sa experience
  , or a substance abuse professional with one year of full‑time post‑graduate supervised experience in alcoholism and drug abuse counseling.
• At least two years of experience working with at‑risk youth or youth in foster care.
• Valid NC driver’s license, acceptable driving record, current automobile insurance and registration, and acceptable criminal background.
• Three professional references.
• Excellent knowledge and experience with Family Foster and Foster Care licensing process.
• Proven ability with the development of Person Centered Service Plans incorporating choices, strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences.

At Dungarvin, diversity and inclusion are a part of what makes our organization strong. Together, we can continue to work towards an inclusive culture that supports our employees and persons served. Dungarvin is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.