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Manage a caseload of children and families to ensure safety, stability, and permanency through reunification, kinship, or adoption. Provide coaching and advocacy for foster parents while collaborating with DSS, schools, and medical providers.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related human services field. Candidates must have at least two years of experience in child welfare, case management, or mental health, along with a valid driver's license.
Foster Care Specialist 📍 Raleigh, NC 💵 Starting at $45,000+ (based on education and experience)
Use your experience to help children find safety, stability, and permanency
Are you an experienced case manager, social worker, family support professional, or child welfare advocate looking for meaningful work?
At Methodist Home for Children, our Foster Care Specialists play a critical role in helping children and families navigate some of life's most challenging transitions. You'll work directly with foster families, birth families, community partners, and child welfare professionals to ensure children have the support, advocacy, and stability they need to thrive.
Whether the goal is reunification, kinship placement, or adoption, you'll be part of a team committed to helping every child achieve a safe, permanent home.
What you'll do
As a Foster Care Specialist, you'll manage a caseload while building strong relationships with children, caregivers, and community partners. Responsibilities include:
Providing case management and family-centered services to children and families
Supporting foster parents through ongoing coaching, training, and advocacy
Partnering with DSS, schools, therapists, medical providers, and court personnel
Developing service plans and helping families work toward reunification and permanency goals
Advocating for children's educational, medical, behavioral health, and developmental needs
Maintaining timely documentation and compliance with licensing and regulatory requirements
Participating in foster parent recruitment, training, and support efforts
Providing after-hours support on a rotating basis, with team backup available
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, or a related field
Two or more years of experience in child welfare, foster care, family preservation, case management, mental health, juvenile justice, or related human services work
Strong assessment, documentation, communication, and relationship-building skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
Why professionals choose methodist home for children
At Methodist Home for Children, you'll find a mission-driven culture where your work matters and your expertise is valued.
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) options
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Company-paid $75,000 life insurance
Flexible spending account options
Employee Assistance Program
Work-Life Support
Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment
Opportunities for career growth within a respected child-serving organization
The impact you'll make
Every day, you'll help children remain connected to their families, support foster parents who open their homes, and advocate for permanency and stability when children need it most.
If you're looking for a career where your experience can create lasting change, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help build brighter futures for children and families across North Carolina.
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Equal Opportunity Employer Methodist Home for Children is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone belongs.
