Foster Care Treatment Coordinator

Location: Millersville

Foster Care Coordinator Burlington United Methodist Family Services (BUMFS)

Location:

Fairmont, Elkins or Grafton, WV (Travel Throughout Assigned Service Area)

Employment Type:

Full-Time Salary:
Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Help Change the Course of a Child's Life Every child deserves a safe home, caring adults, and the opportunity to heal. At Burlington United Methodist Family Services, you'll do more than manage cases—you'll build relationships, strengthen families, and create brighter futures.

We're seeking a compassionate, organized, and motivated Foster Care Coordinator to support children in foster care while partnering with foster families, biological families, community providers, and the West Virginia Department of Human Services. If you're passionate about child welfare and thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join Burlington UMFS?

At Burlington UMFS, our work is guided by hope, compassion, and a commitment to restoring lives.

We offer:

Competitive salary

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off and paid holidays

Retirement plan with employer contribution

Professional licensure support

Ongoing professional development and continuing education

Mileage reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program Career advancement opportunitiesA collaborative, trauma-informed workplace committed to employee success

What You'll DoAs a Foster Care Coordinator, you will:

Manage a specialized foster care caseload while ensuring child safety, permanency, and well-being.

Build meaningful relationships with foster families through ongoing coaching, guidance, and support.

Conduct monthly home visits and maintain regular contact with children and caregivers.

Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment and permanency plans.

Coordinate services with schools, healthcare providers, therapists, courts, and community agencies.

Facilitate multidisciplinary team meetings and family visitation.

Prepare timely documentation, progress reports, court reports, and electronic case records.

Complete annual foster home reevaluations and ongoing foster family support activities.

Participate in court proceedings and provide professional testimony when required.

Respond to crisis situations and participate in an after-hours on-call rotation.

Support accreditation, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), and agency strategic initiatives.

What We're Looking For:

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Human Services, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Current West Virginia Social Work license.

Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Ability to travel throughout assigned service areas.

Successful completion of all required background checks.

Preferred Qualifications Experience in foster care, child welfare, behavioral health, or family services.

Knowledge of trauma-informed care, child development, and permanency planning.

Strong assessment, documentation, organizational, and communication skills.

Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and community partners.

The Ideal Candidate We're looking for someone who:

Is passionate about helping children and families succeed.

Builds trust through compassion, professionalism, and integrity.

Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Is organized, adaptable, and solutions-focused.

Demonstrates sound judgment and effective decision-making.

Shares Burlington UMFS' commitment to hope, healing, and service.

About Burlington UMFSFor more than a century, Burlington United Methodist Family Services has been dedicated to protecting children, strengthening families, and building healthier communities throughout West Virginia. Our trauma-informed, family-centered approach empowers children and families to overcome challenges and achieve lasting success.

Changing Lives by Preventing Harm and Providing Hope & Healing to Hurting Children and Families.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're looking for a rewarding career where your work has a lasting impact on children and families, we encourage you to apply today.

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